Ivabradine 5 mg tablets are prescribed to manage certain heart-related conditions, particularly chronic stable angina and heart failure. Ivabradine works by selectively inhibiting the If (“funny”) channels in the sinoatrial node, which reduces the heart rate without affecting cardiac contractility. This helps the heart pump more efficiently, reduces symptoms like chest pain, and improves exercise tolerance in patients with cardiovascular disorders. Ivabradine is typically recommended for patients who cannot tolerate beta-blockers or need additional heart rate control despite beta-blocker therapy. It is not meant for sudden relief of chest pain.
