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Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR is a product of Xemex Life Sciences
Composition: Ranolazine (500mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR

Description:

Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR is used for the management of angina (heart-related chest pain). It helps prevent new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack once started. It relieves chest pain by making the heart work more efficiently.

Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR should be taken in the dose as advised by your doctor, at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food to avoid stomach upset. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It prevents future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may come back.


You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, dizziness, and constipation. Communicate to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.


Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR may not be suitable for some people. Tell your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. Also, let your doctor know all other medications you are using, as some may affect or be affected by this medicine. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Xemnol

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Employ of Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR in patients with liver disease.
Employ of Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

FAQs:

What are the serious side effects of Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR?

Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR may cause changes in the electrical activity of the heart, which is known as QT prolongation. Your doctor may get regular tests done to check the electrical activity of your heart. Tell your doctor right away if you feel faint or lightheaded or if your heart starts beating irregularly or fast, as these may be symptoms of QT prolongation. Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR may also cause kidney failure in patients who already have kidney problems. Therefore, your doctor may need to do tests to check how your kidneys are working.

I started taking Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR about a week ago. Now I have noticed that my urine has become very dark, though I am taking plenty of fluids. Is there anything to worry about?

Murky urine while taking Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR is not a common side effect, but it can sometimes happen. Monitor for other symptoms like yellowing of the skin/eyes (jaundice), severe fatigue, nausea, or unusual muscle pain. Consult your doctor as soon as possible to rule out any liver- or kidney-related issues. Check if you’re taking other medications that could cause urine discoloration, such as vitamins, antibiotics, or certain foods like beets.

In case I accidentally take an excess of Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR, what will happen?

An excess of Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR can cause nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, double vision, tiredness, severe tremor, confusion, hallucinations, difficulty in speaking and walking, and you can even faint. If you have taken an excess of Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR by mistake, call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical care in a nearby hospital.

Is it safe to take Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR if I am already taking metoprolol?

Affirmative, it is safe to take the Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR and metoprolol together. Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR has minimal effect on blood pressure in patients with angina.

I am a diabetic and am taking metformin. My doctor has prescribed Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR, is it safe to take both together?

If you are taking metformin along with Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR, you have to be careful since Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR may increase the levels of metformin in the body, which can lead to metformin toxicity. Communicate to your doctor, who will modify the dose of metformin.

I have been taking simvastatin to keep my cholesterol levels in check. Can I take Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR with it?

It is recommended not to take simvastatin and Xemnol 500mg Tablet SR together because it may cause simvastatin toxicity, which may lead to symptoms like muscle weakness and soreness, fatigue, decreased urination, etc. Let your doctor know that you are already taking simvastatin. If it is still necessary to take it, then take it exactly as advised by the doctor.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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