Vastarel
Trimetazidine 20mg modified-release tablets, used in the management of stable angina pectoris. A metabolic agent, shifting the heart towards glucose.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Trimetazidine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Modified-release tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Vastarel on your behalf.
- Condition
- Angina Pectoris
- Alternative names
- Vastarel MR
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-anginal agent
- Pharmacological class
- Piperazine derivative
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to trimetazidine; parkinson's disease; severe renal impairment
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for movement disorders; discontinue if neurological symptoms occur
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; abdominal pain; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- asthenia; rash; pruritus
- Dosage forms
- Modified-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Servier
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- continuous
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
Serious side effects
parkinsonism, requires immediate medical attention; tremor, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Trimetazidine 20mg modified-release tablets, used in the management of stable angina pectoris. A metabolic agent, shifting the heart towards glucose.
Mechanism of action
Trimetazidine acts as a metabolic agent that shifts myocardial metabolism from fatty acid oxidation to glucose oxidation, which is more oxygen-efficient.
Vastarel is a recognized treatment containing trimetazidine, which is used to manage stable angina pectoris. The same active ingredient is also distributed under the brand Vastarel MR. This medication is supplied as a capsule in a 20mg strength, developed by the manufacturer Servier to support patients with specific heart health requirements.
Buying Vastarel online
Generic trimetazidine is far more affordable than the original brand, providing an accessible solution for those away from a well stocked pharmacy who need to maintain their regular course of medicine.
What you will receive
Vastarel is the originator brand name, made by Servier. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Servier and do not ship the original Vastarel.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Trimetazidine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.