Prospecto:information for the patient
Ranolazina Teva 375 mg prolonged-release tablets EFG
Ranolazina Teva 500 mg prolonged-release tablets EFG
Ranolazina Teva 750 mg prolonged-release tablets EFG
Read this prospect carefully before starting to take this medicine,because it contains important information for you.
-This medicine has been prescribedonlyto you, and you must not give it to other people even if they havethe same symptomsas you,as it may harm them.
1.What isRanolazina Tevaand for what it is used
2.What you need to knowbeforestarting totake Ranolazina Teva
3.How to take Ranolazina Teva
4.Possible adverse effects
5Storage of Ranolazina Teva
6.Contents of the package and additional information
Ranolazina Teva is a medication used in combination with others for the treatment of angina pectoris, a disease that causes chest pain or discomfort felt in any part of the upper half of the body between the neck and the upper abdomen, often after physical exercise or particularly intense activity.
Consult a doctor if it worsens or does not improve.
Do not take Ranolazina Teva
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor before starting to take ranolazine:
If you are in any of these cases, your doctor may decide to give you a lower dose of the medicine or take other precautions.
Other medicines and Ranolazina Teva
Do not use any of the following medicines while taking ranolazine:
Inform your doctor or pharmacist before taking ranolazine if you are using:
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently or may need to take any other medicine.
Taking Ranolazina Teva with food and drinks
Ranolazine can be taken with or without food. While you are taking ranolazine, do not drink grapefruit juice.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not take ranolazine if you are pregnant unless your doctor has told you that you can.
Do not take ranolazine if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Driving and operating machinery
No studies have been conducted on the effects of ranolazine on the ability to drive and operate machinery. Ask your doctor if you can drive or operate machinery.
Ranolazine may cause side effects such as dizziness (frequent), blurred vision (infrequent), confusion (infrequent), hallucinations (infrequent), double vision (infrequent), coordination problems (rare), which may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you notice any of these symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery until they have passed.
Ranolazina Teva contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per prolonged-release tablet; that is, essentially "sodium-free".
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Swallow the entire tablets with water. Do not chew, suck, or crush the tablets, or divide them in half, as this may affect how the medication is released in your body.
The initial dose for adults is one 375 mg tablet twice a day. After a period of time between 2 and 4 weeks, your doctor may increase the dose to achieve the desired effect. The maximum dose of ranolazine is 750 mg twice a day.
It is essential to inform your doctor if you experience side effects such as dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. Your doctor may reduce the dose or, if that is not sufficient, instruct you to stop taking ranolazine treatment.
Use in children and adolescents
Children and adolescents under 18 years old should not take ranolazine.
If you take more Ranolazine Teva than you should
If you accidentally take more ranolazine tablets than you should take or take tablets of a higher dose than recommended by your doctor, it is essential to inform your doctor immediately. If you cannot contact your doctor, go to the nearest emergency department.
Bring the remaining tablets, along with the blister pack and packaging, so that hospital staff can easily identify what you have taken.
If you forgot to take Ranolazine Teva
If you forgot to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, except if it is almost time to take the next dose (less than 6 hours). Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed doses.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
You should stop taking ranolazine and consult your doctor immediately if you experience the following angioedema symptoms, which is a rare but potentially serious condition:
Inform your doctor if you experience frequent side effects such as dizziness, nausea, or vomiting.
Your doctor may reduce your dose or advise you to stop taking ranolazine.
The following are other side effects you may experience:
Frequent side effects (can affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Rare side effects (can affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare side effects (can affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Side effects with unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data):
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through theSistema Español de farmacovigilancia de Medicamentos de Uso Humano: https://www.notificaram.es.By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keepthis medicationout of the sight and reach of children.
Do not usethis medicationafter the expiration date that appears oneach blister strip and on the outer part of the containerafter “CAD or EXP”. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
This medication does not require special storage conditions.
Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash.Deposit the containers and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection pointat the pharmacy. If in doubt,ask your pharmacisthow to dispose ofthe containers and medications you no longer need.By doing so, you will help protect the environment.
Ranolazina Teva Composition
The active ingredient in Ranolazina Teva is ranolazina.
Ranolazina Teva 375 mg: Each tablet contains 375 mg of ranolazina.
Ranolazina Teva 500 mg: Each tablet contains 500 mg of ranolazina.
Ranolazina Teva 750 mg: Each tablet contains 750 mg of ranolazina.
The other components are:microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, ethyl acrylate and methacrylic acid copolymer, sodium hydroxide, magnesium stearate.
Ranolazina Teva 375 mg: The coating contains: polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, macrogol 3350, talc, and aluminum lake indigo carmine (E132).
Ranolazina Teva 500 mg: The coating contains: polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, macrogol 3350, talc, yellow iron oxide (E172), and red iron oxide (E172).
Ranolazina Teva 750 mg: The coating contains: polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, macrogol 3350, and talc.
Appearance of the product and contents of the package
Ranolazina Teva 375 mg prolonged-release tablets are film-coated tablets with a light blue color, oval shape, marked with “375” on one side and flat on the other. The tablet is approximately 14.9 mm x 7.1 mm.
Ranolazina Teva 500 mg prolonged-release tablets are film-coated tablets with a light orange color, oval shape, marked with “500” on one side and flat on the other. The tablet is approximately 16.5 mm x 8.0 mm.
Ranolazina Teva 750 mg prolonged-release tablets are film-coated tablets with a white to off-white color, oval shape, marked with “750” on one side and flat on the other. The tablet is approximately 18.8 mm x 9.1 mm.
Ranolazina Teva is supplied in PVC/PVDC/Al blisters and PVC/Aclar/PVC-Al blisters containing 30, 60, or 100 tablets.
Only some package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder andResponsible for Manufacturing
Marketing Authorization Holder
Teva Pharma, S.L.U.
C/ Anabel Segura, 11 Edificio Albatros B, 1st floor
28108 Alcobendas (Madrid)
Spain
Responsible for Manufacturing
PLIVA Hrvatska d.o.o. (PLIVA Croatia Ltd.)
Prilaz baruna Filipovica 25
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
This medicinal productis authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:
AustriaRanolazin ratiopharm 375 mg Retardtabletten
Ranolazin ratiopharm 500 mg Retardtabletten
Ranolazin ratiopharm 750 mg Retardtabletten
DenmarkRanolazin-ratiopharm 375 mg Retardtabletten
Ranolazin-ratiopharm 500 mg Retardtabletten
Ranolazin-ratiopharm 750 mg Retardtabletten
SpainRanolazina Teva 375 mg prolonged-release tablets EFG
Ranolazina Teva 500 mg prolonged-release tablets EFG
Ranolazina Teva 750 mg prolonged-release tablets EFG
ItalyRanolazina Teva
Revision date of thisleaflet:November 2023
Other sources of information
The detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/)
You can access detailed and updated information on this medicinal product by scanning the QR code included in the carton with your smartphone. You can also access this information at the following internet address:https://cima.aemps.es/cima/dochtml/p/XXXXX/P_XXXXX.html
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