Ranolazina: Why and How is it taken?

with antianginal action administered orally.

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In Italy, the active ingredient is currently (October 2019) available in a single medicinal product with the trade name Ranexa® and available in different dosages (375 mg, 500 mg and 750 mg prolonged-release tablets). To be dispensed, these medicines require presentation of a repeatable medical prescription (RR); however, as they are classified as class A drugs, their cost can be reimbursed by the National Health System (SSN).

, a disorder characterized by the appearance of pain or discomfort in the chest, in the part between the neck and the upper abdomen, which is often triggered by excessive activity or physical exercise.

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In the past it has happened to have an EKG that is out of the norm;

It weighs less than 60 kg;

You are elderly.

If you find yourself in any of the above situations, your doctor may decide to administer lower doses of the drug than usual, or to take certain precautions.