CARMETADIN TAB.
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| Form | Tablets |
|---|---|
| Active Substance | Trimetazidine dihydrochloride |
| Presentation | 60 tablets |
| Treatment Category | General group |
About the Product
COMPOSITION
Each tablet contains:
Trimetazidine dihydrochloride — 35 mg.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Cardiology:
- Long-term treatment of coronary artery disease: prevention of angina attacks as monotherapy or in combination with other drugs.
Otorhinolaryngology:
- Treatment of ischemic cochleovestibular disorders: dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss (hypoacusis).
Ophthalmology:
- Ischemic chorioretinal disorders.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Carmetadin should be taken as 1 tablet twice daily (morning and evening) during meals. The tablet should be swallowed whole, without chewing, with water.
The drug is intended for long-term use. The duration of treatment is determined individually. If necessary, the treatment regimen may be reassessed after 3 months.
DOSAGE FORM
Tablets No. 60
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Pharmacodynamics
Carmetadin is a cardiological anti-anginal agent. It supports cellular energy metabolism in hypoxic or ischemic conditions by preventing a decrease in intracellular ATP levels, thereby ensuring proper function of ion pumps and transmembrane sodium-potassium exchange, maintaining cellular homeostasis.
Carmetadin optimizes myocardial energy metabolism by partially inhibiting fatty acid oxidation through blockade of long-chain 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase (3-KAT). This promotes glucose oxidation and improves coupling between glycolysis and glucose oxidation, providing cardioprotection during ischemia.
The drug also enhances membrane phospholipid turnover and incorporation into cell membranes, increasing membrane resistance to damage. Its anti-anginal effect is based on shifting cardiac energy substrate utilization from fatty acid oxidation to glucose oxidation.
Pharmacokinetics
After oral administration of trimetazidine 35 mg, maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) is reached on average within 5 hours. Food intake does not affect pharmacokinetic properties.
The volume of distribution is approximately 4.8 L/kg, and plasma protein binding is low (about 16%). The drug is mainly excreted unchanged via the kidneys. The elimination half-life (T½) is about 7 hours.
After oral administration, trimetazidine 20 mg is rapidly absorbed. Cmax is reached approximately 2 hours after a single dose. Plasma protein binding is about 16%. It is excreted unchanged by the kidneys. T½ is about 6 hours.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug; lactation period.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The drug is generally well tolerated. In some cases, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, itching, and urticaria may occur.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
No data on drug interactions are available.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
The drug is used for baseline therapy of angina pectoris but is not intended for relief of acute angina attacks. It is not indicated as initial treatment for unstable angina or myocardial infarction.
No dose adjustment is required in elderly patients.
Due to lack of clinical data, the drug is not recommended in patients with renal impairment with creatinine clearance below 15 mL/min, as well as in patients with severe hepatic impairment.