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Vastarel MR Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Vastarel MR Tablet (Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride) 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

35mg

Manufacturer

Servier Pharma Pakistan

Estimated price

Rs. 90 - 130

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What is Vastarel MR Tablet used for?

  • Stable Angina Pectoris (Seene mein dard / Angina)
  • Angina prophylaxis (prevention of angina attacks)
  • Add-on therapy in coronary artery disease
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How to take Vastarel MR Tablet?

Adult dose: 35mg twice daily (with morning and evening meals)

Child dose: Not recommended for children

Read full Dosage guide →

Important warnings

  • Do not use in Parkinson's disease or movement disorders
  • Not for acute angina attacks — use sublingual nitrate for acute attacks
  • Avoid in severe renal impairment

Vastarel MR Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameVastarel MR
Generic NameTrimetazidine Dihydrochloride
Strength35mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassAnti-anginal / Cardiac Metabolic Agent
ManufacturerServier Pharma Pakistan
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 90 – 130 approx

2. What is Vastarel MR Tablet? (Vastarel MR kya hai)

Vastarel MR Tablet is manufactured by Servier Pharma Pakistan. It contains Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride and belongs to the Anti-anginal / Cardiac Metabolic Agent 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 Pectoris (Seene mein dard / Angina)
  • Angina prophylaxis (prevention of angina attacks)
  • Add-on therapy in coronary artery disease
  • Tinnitus and vertigo (off-label, in some guidelines)

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

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • 35mg twice daily (with morning and evening meals)
  • Not recommended for children
  • 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 Parkinson's disease or movement disorders
  • Not for acute angina attacks — use sublingual nitrate for acute attacks
  • Avoid in severe renal impairment
  • Use with caution in elderly patients

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Below 30°C, away from moisture
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea (Matli)
  • Vomiting (Qay)
  • Dizziness (Chakkar)
  • Headache (Sar dard)
  • Parkinsonian symptoms — tremor, rigidity (rare, stop immediately)
  • Movement disorders — akathisia, restless legs syndrome
  • Severe skin reactions — rash, urticaria

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • No major drug–drug interactions
  • use with other antianginals is safe and commonly practised
  • caution with antihypertensives (additive BP lowering possible)

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)
Trimetam TabletVariousTrimetazidine 35mg MR
Trizid MR TabletLocalTrimetazidine 35mg MR

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
Standard packRs. 90 – 130 approx

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

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Vastarel MR kis kaam aata hai?

A: Vastarel MR (Trimetazidine) angina (seene mein dard) ki prevention ke liye doctor prescribe karte hain. Yeh acute attack ke liye nahi hai.

Q: Dose kitni hai?

A: 35mg din mein do dafa — subah aur raat ke khaane ke sath. Doctor ki parchi ke mutabiq.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Vastarel MR 35mg tablet approximately Rs. 90–130 per tablet hai.

Q: Kya Vastarel MR acute angina mein kaam karta hai?

A: Nahi — Vastarel MR angina prevention ke liye hai. Acute attack mein sublingual nitrate (GTN spray) use karein.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common: matli, chakkar, sar dard. Rare: Parkinson jaisi symptoms (tremor) — foran band karke 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: 2026-04-17

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

Vastarel MR kis kaam aata hai?

Vastarel MR (Trimetazidine) angina (seene mein dard) ki prevention ke liye doctor prescribe karte hain. Yeh acute attack ke liye nahi hai.

Dose kitni hai?

35mg din mein do dafa — subah aur raat ke khaane ke sath. Doctor ki parchi ke mutabiq.

Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

Vastarel MR 35mg tablet approximately Rs. 90–130 per tablet hai.

Kya Vastarel MR acute angina mein kaam karta hai?

Nahi — Vastarel MR angina prevention ke liye hai. Acute attack mein sublingual nitrate (GTN spray) use karein.

Nuksanat kya hain?

Common: matli, chakkar, sar dard. Rare: Parkinson jaisi symptoms (tremor) — foran band karke 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.