Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Lancora (Ivabradine).
Driving and using machines: Lancora (Ivabradine) may cause blurred vision and dizziness or weakness affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid these and other hazardous tasks until you have determined how Lancora (Ivabradine) affects you.
Heart rhythm: Lancora (Ivabradine) is intended to slow the heart rate down; however, it can cause other changes to the normal rhythm of the heart. If Lancora (Ivabradine) causes your heart rate to slow down too much, it may leave you feeling unusually tired, or lightheaded.
Lancora (Ivabradine) may cause an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a condition where the two smaller chambers of the heart beat rapidly and irregularly. People with atrial fibrillation may experience shortness of breath, a pounding heartbeat, or dizziness.
Lancora (Ivabradine) may cause an irregular heartbeat called QT prolongation. QT prolongation is a serious life-threatening condition that can cause fainting, seizures, and sudden death. If you are at risk for heart rhythm problems (e.g., people with heart failure, Angina, low potassium or magnesium levels), discuss with your doctor how Lancora (Ivabradine) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Lancora (Ivabradine), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Your doctor will monitor your heart rhythm regularly while you are taking Lancora (Ivabradine) with a test called an electrocardiogram (ECG). You should not take Lancora (Ivabradine) if your ECG already shows that you have QT prolongation or if you are taking a medication that can cause QT prolongation.
Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of irregular heartbeat.
Liver function: Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause Lancora (Ivabradine) to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have liver problems, discuss with your doctor how Lancora (Ivabradine) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Lancora (Ivabradine), and whether any special monitoring is needed. Your doctor may want to test your liver function regularly with blood tests while you are taking Lancora (Ivabradine).
Vision changes: Lancora (Ivabradine) may affect your vision, causing blurring or spots of light. Contact your doctor if you notice any changes in your vision.
Pregnancy: Lancora (Ivabradine) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Lancora (Ivabradine), contact your doctor immediately. Women who are of childbearing age should use effective birth control while taking Lancora (Ivabradine).
Breast-feeding: It is not known if Lancora (Ivabradine) passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Lancora (Ivabradine), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Lancora (Ivabradine) have not been established for children.
Seniors: Adults 75 years of age and over may be more at risk of experiencing side effects from Lancora (Ivabradine) and may require lower doses.
