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Ranola Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Ranola Tablet (Ranolazine) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

500mg

Manufacturer

Highnoon Laboratories Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 200 - 280

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What is Ranola Tablet used for?

  • Stable Angina (add-on therapy)
  • Refractory angina when other anti-anginals are insufficient
  • Angina in patients with contraindications to beta-blockers or nitrates
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How to take Ranola Tablet?

Adult dose: 500mg twice daily, may increase to 1000mg twice daily as tolerated

Child dose: Not recommended

Read full Dosage guide →

Important warnings

  • Do not use in cirrhosis (severe liver disease)
  • Avoid in QT prolongation or with QT-prolonging drugs
  • Do not crush extended-release tablet

Ranola Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameRanola
Generic NameRanolazine
Strength500mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassAnti-anginal / Late Sodium Channel Inhibitor
ManufacturerHighnoon Laboratories Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 200 – 280 approx

2. What is Ranola Tablet? (Ranola kya hai)

Ranola Tablet is manufactured by Highnoon Laboratories Ltd.. It contains Ranolazine and belongs to the Anti-anginal / Late Sodium Channel Inhibitor class. It is prescribed in Pakistan for the conditions listed below. Always take it under medical supervision.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Stable Angina (add-on therapy)
  • Refractory angina when other anti-anginals are insufficient
  • Angina in patients with contraindications to beta-blockers or nitrates

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Adults jinhe doctor ne confirm karke yeh dawa prescribe ki ho
  • Patients jinhe is drug class se allergy nahi hai
  • Doctor ki parchi aur guidance ke sath

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • Agar Ranolazine ya is drug class se allergy ho
  • Doctor ki parchi ke baghair
  • Pregnancy / lactation mein bina doctor advice ke

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • 500mg twice daily, may increase to 1000mg twice daily as tolerated
  • Not recommended
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Yaad aane par le lein. Agli dose qareeb ho to skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Doctor ki parchi ke mutabiq
  • Same time par daily lein
  • Khane ke sath ya baghair (packaging label check karein)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Doctor ki instructions ke mutabiq
  • Daily routine maintain karein

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

Doctor ya pharmacist se confirm karein. Aam tor par food ke sath lena stomach irritation reduce karta hai jab tak packaging par alag instruction na ho.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use in cirrhosis (severe liver disease)
  • Avoid in QT prolongation or with QT-prolonging drugs
  • Do not crush extended-release tablet
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, clarithromycin) significantly raise levels

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Below 30°C. Swallow whole — do not crush.
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Dizziness (Chakkar)
  • Headache (Sar dard)
  • Constipation (Qabz)
  • Nausea (Matli)
  • QT prolongation — irregular heartbeat (Dil ki dhadkan ka irregular hona)
  • Syncope (Behoshi)
  • Severe renal impairment with prolonged use

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin) — ranolazine levels rise significantly — avoid
  • Digoxin — digoxin levels increase
  • Simvastatin — myopathy risk
  • QT-prolonging drugs — avoid

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe allergic reaction — rash, breathing difficulty, swelling
  • Side effects jo zyada ho jayein ya naye symptoms peda hoon
  • Infection ya condition 3–5 din mein better na ho

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Ranexa TabletVarious importRanolazine 500mg ER
Ranex TabletLocalRanolazine 500mg

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
Standard packRs. 200 – 280 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Ranola Tablet kis kaam aata hai?

A: Ranola (Ranolazine) stable angina mein add-on therapy ke liye hai jab dusri dawaein kaafi nahi hotin.

Q: Dose kitni hai?

A: 500mg din mein do dafa se shuru karein — 1000mg BD tak barh sakta hai. Tablet whole nigal lein.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Ranola 500mg tablet approximately Rs. 200–280 per tablet.

Q: Kya Ranola QT prolongation karta hai?

A: Haan, slight QT prolongation possible hai. QT prolongation ya irregular heartbeat walay patients mein sawdhani se use karein.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common: chakkar, sar dard, qabz, matli. Dil ki dhadkan irregular ho ya behoshi aaye to foran doctor se milein.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-09-15

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ranola Tablet kis kaam aata hai?

Ranola (Ranolazine) stable angina mein add-on therapy ke liye hai jab dusri dawaein kaafi nahi hotin.

Dose kitni hai?

500mg din mein do dafa se shuru karein — 1000mg BD tak barh sakta hai. Tablet whole nigal lein.

Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

Ranola 500mg tablet approximately Rs. 200–280 per tablet.

Kya Ranola QT prolongation karta hai?

Haan, slight QT prolongation possible hai. QT prolongation ya irregular heartbeat walay patients mein sawdhani se use karein.

Nuksanat kya hain?

Common: chakkar, sar dard, qabz, matli. Dil ki dhadkan irregular ho ya behoshi aaye to foran doctor se milein.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.