bradiswift 5mg tablet - Ivabradine (5mg) medicine

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๐Ÿญ Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jul 1, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 01, 2026

What is bradiswift 5mg tablet used for?

Angibrad (Ivabradine) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Ivabradine (5mg), which Selective and specific inhibitor of the If current in the sinoatrial node, reduc. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Ivabradine
  • Manufacturer: Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The Indian pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030.

๐Ÿ’Š bradiswift 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Chronic stable angina pectoris, chronic heart failure (NYHA II-IV) with reduced ejection fraction.

Off-label uses: Inappropriate sinus tachycardia, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Ivabradine
Brand NameAngibrad
ManufacturerInd Swift Laboratories Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
Action ClassI F sodium channel (sinoatrial node) current blockers
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture and light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration; peak plasma concentration reached in about 1 hour under fasting conditions.
DistributionVolume of distribution at steady state is approximately 100 L; extensively distributed in tissues.
Protein BindingApproximately 70% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismExtensively metabolized in the liver via CYP3A4; major metabolite is N-desmethylivabradine.
Half-Life2-3 hours (parent drug); 11-13 hours for active metabolite.
ExcretionPrimarily excreted in urine (about 80%) and feces (about 20%).
BioavailabilityApproximately 40% due to first-pass metabolism.
Onset of ActionWithin 1-2 hours.
Peak Plasma Time1-1.5 hours under fasting conditions; 2-3 hours with food.
Duration of ActionApproximately 12 hours.

How It Works

Selective and specific inhibitor of the If current in the sinoatrial node, reducing heart rate.

Mechanism Steps

1Ivabradine binds to the If channel in the sinoatrial node.
2Inhibits the inward funny current (If) that controls diastolic depolarization.
3Reduces the slope of diastolic depolarization, thereby decreasing heart rate.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take bradiswift 5mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of bradiswift 5mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Bradycardia
  • Phosphenes (visual brightness)
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Heart block
  • Severe bradycardia
  • Hypotension

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Angioedema
  • Eosinophilia
  • Skin rash
  • Liver enzyme elevation

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Ketoconazole Major Increased ivabradine exposure; risk of bradycardia
Clarithromycin Major Increased ivabradine exposure; risk of bradycardia
Rifampicin Major Decreased ivabradine efficacy
Verapamil Major Additive bradycardia
Diltiazem Major Additive bradycardia
Grapefruit juice Moderate Increased ivabradine exposure
Digoxin Moderate Additive bradycardia
Amiodarone Moderate Additive bradycardia
Beta-blockers Moderate Additive bradycardia
Warfarin Minor No significant interaction
Statins Minor No significant interaction
Metformin Minor No significant interaction

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin)
  • CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampicin, phenytoin)
  • Verapamil
  • Diltiazem

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Grapefruit juice
  • Digoxin
  • Amiodarone
  • Beta-blockers

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Statins
  • Metformin

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice increases exposure; food delays absorption.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

No significant interaction reported.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Sick sinus syndrome, sinoatrial block, third-degree AV block, resting heart rate <60 bpm before treatment, severe hypotension, acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, severe hepatic impairment, pregnancy, lactation.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Heart rate, ECG, blood pressure, symptoms of bradycardia.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; avoid use while breastfeeding.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Symptomatic treatment; severe bradycardia may require atropine or temporary pacing.

โฐ Missed Dose

Skip missed dose; do not double dose. Take next dose at usual time.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jul 01, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for bradiswift 5mg tablet

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Ivabradine (5mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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