Ranola Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

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 for whom a doctor has confirmed and prescribed this medicine
• Patients who do not have an allergy to this drug class
• With a doctor's prescription and guidance

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

• If you are allergic to Ranolazine or this drug class
• Without a doctor's prescription
• During pregnancy or lactation without medical advice

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• 500mg twice daily, may increase to 1000mg twice daily as tolerated

• Not recommended

• Do not exceed the recommended limit

• Take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is close, skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• As per your doctor's prescription
• Take at the same time every day
• With or without food

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• As directed by your doctor
• Maintain a daily routine

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

Confirm with your doctor or pharmacist. Generally, taking it with food reduces stomach irritation unless the packaging states otherwise.

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.
• Keep out of the reach of children

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Dizziness (Chakkar)
• Headache (Sar dard)
• Constipation (Qabz)
• Nausea (Matli)

• QT prolongation — irregular heartbeat
• 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
• If side effects worsen or new symptoms develop
• If the infection or condition does not improve in 3–5 days

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price depends on the pharmacy and pack size.)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Ranola Tablet kis kaam aata hai?

A: Ranola (Ranolazine) is an add-on therapy for stable angina when other medicines are not sufficient.

Q: Dose kitni hai?

A: Start with 500mg twice daily — may be increased up to 1000mg twice daily. Swallow the tablet whole.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

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

Q: Kya Ranola QT prolongation karta hai?

A: Yes, slight QT prolongation is possible. Use with caution in patients with QT prolongation or irregular heartbeat.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common: dizziness, headache, constipation, nausea. If the heartbeat becomes irregular or fainting occurs, see a doctor immediately.

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)

The information on this page is for awareness only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. PakVita is not responsible for any harm.