Vastarel
Formulated to support patients with angina to address underlying metabolic myocardial ischemia.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Trimetazidine
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Modified-release tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg
Vastarel details
- Condition
- Stable 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
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- 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
formulated to support patients with angina to address underlying metabolic myocardial ischemia.
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.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Vastarel
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
Vastarel is registered across 11 global markets including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. As a staple for cardiac health, it is one of the most ordered medications for expats living across Asia. 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.