Ranolazine (Oral Route)

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Ranolazine (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Ranexa

Description

Ranolazine is used to treat chronic angina (chest pain) in patients who have taken other medicines for chest pain. This medicine is usually used together with other medicines such as amlodipine, beta-blockers, or nitrates.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may increase the effects of ranolazine by increasing the amount of this medicine in the body. You should not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are taking this medicine.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet, Extended Release
Before Using

DR602019

Portions of this document last updated:

Feb. 1, 2010

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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