Ivabradine

Heart rate medicine
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Ivabradine is a heart rate medicine found in 1 medicine sold in India, such as Ivabrad 5. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

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.

Brands of Ivabradine (1)

Ivabrad 5

Common questions

What is Ivabradine used for?

Slows the heart rate in heart failure and angina.

How does Ivabradine work?

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

How should I take Ivabradine?

Usually 2.5 to 7.5 mg twice a day with meals.

What are the side effects of Ivabradine?

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

Does Ivabradine interact with other medicines?

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

Is Ivabradine safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

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

Does Ivabradine need a prescription in India?

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

Which brands contain Ivabradine?

Ivabrad 5.

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.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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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.