Generic name: ivabradine [ eye-VAB-ra-deen ]
Brand name: Corlanor
Dosage forms: oral liquid (5 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (5 mg; 7.5 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous cardiovascular agents
What is ivabradine?
Ivabradine works by affecting your heart's electrical activity in order to slow the heart rate.
Ivabradine is used in adults with chronic heart failure, to help lower the risk of needing to be hospitalized when symptoms get worse.
Ivabradine is also used in children at least 6 months old who have stable heart failure caused by an enlarged heart.
Ivabradine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use ivabradine if you have severe liver disease, very low blood pressure, a slow resting heart rate, a serious heart condition such as "sick sinus syndrome" or 3rd-degree "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker), or if you depend on a pacemaker to control your heart rate.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Ivabradine may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
Ivabradine can cause serious heart rhythm problems. Call your doctor at once if you have chest pressure, racing or pounding heartbeats, very slow heartbeats, weakness, tiredness, severe dizziness, or shortness of breath that is worse than usual.
If your baby is taking ivabradine, watch for symptoms ...
