What Is Ranolazine

Ranolazine is used to treat chronic angina (chest pain). This medicine is usually used together with other medicines, such as ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, or nitrates. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Tablet, Extended Release.

Is ranolazine a beta blocker?

Ranolazine (Ranexa) is not a beta-blocker, and it doesn’t have beta-blocking effects. Ranolazine (Ranexa) is often prescribed along with beta-blockers (medications that end in -lol, like metoprolol (Lopressor) or carvedilol (Coreg)), which are common heart medications.

Is ranolazine a blood pressure medication?

RANEXA is a prescription medicine used to treat angina that keeps coming back (chronic angina). RANEXA may be used with other medicines that are used for heart problems and blood pressure control.