Vastarel XR

Vastarel XR Dosage/Direction for Use

trimetazidine

Manufacturer:

Servier

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
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Full Prescribing Info
Dosage/Direction for Use
Posology: The dose is one capsule of 80mg of trimetazidine once daily during breakfast.
The benefit of the treatment should be assessed after three months and trimetazidine should be discontinued if there is no treatment response.
Special populations: Patients with renal impairment: In patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance [30-60] ml/min) (see Precautions and Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics under Actions), the recommended dose is reduced by half ie, 1 tablet of 20mg twice daily, one in the morning and one in the evening during meals or 1 tablet of 35mg in the morning during breakfast.
Elderly patients: Elderly patients may have increased trimetazidine exposure due to age-related decrease in renal function (see Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics under Actions). In patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance [30-60] ml/min), the recommended dose is reduced by half ie, 1 tablet of 20mg twice daily, one in the morning and one in the evening during meals or 1 tablet of 35mg in the morning during breakfast. Dose titration in elderly patients should be exercised with caution (see Precautions).
Paediatric population: The safety and efficacy of trimetazidine in children aged below 18 years have not been established. No data are available.
Method of administration: Capsule must be taken orally without opening it, once daily i.e. one in the morning during breakfast.
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