While I was studying Angina, I saw the traditional anti-anginal drugs NTG , BB or CCB.
But I encounterd a new drug that is Ranolazine.
Have anyone encoutered Ranolazine in his/her practical experience?
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While I was studying Angina, I saw the traditional anti-anginal drugs NTG , BB or CCB.
But I encounterd a new drug that is Ranolazine.
Have anyone encoutered Ranolazine in his/her practical experience?
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Our trust has it in stock but I suspect it's not on the formulary. More info:
http://www.clinicalpharmacy.org.uk/f...calupdate2.pdf
http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/t...snroses2-1.jpg
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Our cardiologists are loving it at the moment. It's now on formularly alongside other new additions ivabdradine, eplerenone and dronedarone.
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i though ranolazine was used as a protective measurement in ischaemic heart disease, as it prevents cell death via preventing calcium overload
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Unlike other anti-anginal drugs (BB,NTG,CCB), ranolazine dosn't affect heart rate , contractility , vascular resistance or coronary blood supply!
It just inhibits late Na current.
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thats right, it blocks the slow persistant na channel in the heart which is opened due to hypoxia
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