Ivabrad 5

Tablet · Lupin
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Ivabrad 5 is a tablet made by Lupin that contains Ivabradine 5 mg. Ivabradine is a heart rate medicine: slows the heart rate in heart failure and angina.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Ivabradine5 mg

What it is used for

Slows the heart rate in heart failure and angina.

How it works

Slows the heart's pacemaker to lower heart rate in angina and heart failure.

How to take it

Usually 2.5 to 7.5 mg twice a day with meals.

Common side effects

  • Flashes of light in vision (usually fade)
  • Slow heartbeat
  • Headache

Get medical help straight away if

  • Very slow pulse, fainting
  • Palpitations or irregular heartbeat

Be careful

Can cause flashes of light in vision; avoid grapefruit juice.

Other medicines and interactions

Avoid grapefruit juice, ketoconazole, clarithromycin, diltiazem and verapamil.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Must not be used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding; use contraception.

Common questions

What is Ivabrad 5?

Ivabrad 5 is a tablet by Lupin containing Ivabradine 5 mg.

What is Ivabrad 5 used for?

Slows the heart rate in heart failure and angina.

How should I take Ivabrad 5?

Usually 2.5 to 7.5 mg twice a day with meals. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Ivabrad 5?

Common side effects include: Flashes of light in vision (usually fade), slow heartbeat, headache. Get medical help straight away for: Very slow pulse, fainting, palpitations or irregular heartbeat.

Does Ivabrad 5 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Ivabrad 5 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Must not be used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding; use contraception.

What are the substitutes for Ivabrad 5?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.