Mayozest 20mg Tablet strip of 10 tablets

Tricard 20mg Tablet is used to prevent Angina (heart-related chest pain).

Trimetazidine 20mg

Mayozest 20mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol

Information regarding the use of Mayozest 20mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Trimetazidine : Headache, Vomiting, Dizziness, Weakness, Constipation, Nausea

Mayozest 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Tricard 20mg Tablet is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.

Q. Is Tricard a beta blocker?
No, Tricard is not a beta blocker. It is an anti-anginal medicine which is used in combination with other medicines to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease). It protects the heart cells from getting affected by the reduced oxygen supply during an episode of angina.

Q. Who should not take Tricard?
You should not take Tricard if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Tricard. Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain which affects movement and causes trembling, rigid posture, slow movements and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.

Q. Can Tricard be used in elderly patients?
Tricard should be used with caution in patients aged more than 75 years of age. Usually, a lower dose is prescribed in elderly patients to reduce the chances of adverse effects. It is important to continuously monitor such patients.

Q. Does taking Tricard increases the risk of falling down frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Tricard. This may be due to instability while walking or fall in blood pressure while standing up. The risk may be higher in elderly patients. Therefore, they need to be more careful and should be monitored.

Q. Does Tricard cause drowsiness?
Yes, Tricard may make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Therefore, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery in case it causes these side effects.

Q. How should Tricard be taken?
You should take Tricard exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is meant for oral use. So, take the tablets with sufficient amount of liquid, e.g. a glass of water. You can take this medicine with or without food.

Q. What are the possible side effects of Tricard?
The common side effects of Tricard include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and hives, rash and itching. Its use may also make you feel sick and weak. The rare side effects may include fast or irregular heartbeats (also called palpitations), fall in blood pressure on standing which can further cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, fall, and flushing.

Mayozest 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mayozest 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Mayozest 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.