What is Corlanor: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Corlanor overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Corlanor

Generic Names:

  • Corlanor

Uses:

  • Treats heart failure.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Cardiovascular Agent

Forms:

  • Tablet, Liquid

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Corlanor used for?

What form(s) does Corlanor come in

  • Tablet

  • Liquid

What are common Corlanor doses?

  • Tablet 5MG

  • Tablet 7.5MG

Common Corlanor prescriptions

  • Corlanor
    5ml of 5mg/5ml ampule

  • Corlanor
    5mg tablet

  • Corlanor
    7.5mg tablet

How to take Corlanor

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Throw away any unused oral liquid.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Oral liquid: If you cannot swallow the tablet, you may use the oral liquid. To use:Empty the contents of the ampule into a medication cup. Keep the ampule in its unopened foil pouch until you are ready to use it.Measure the liquid with a marked oral syringe to get your dose.Place the tip of the oral syringe into your or your child€™s mouth and towards the cheek. Then slowly push down on the plunger until the oral syringe is empty.Do not save or reuse any leftover oral liquid in the cup or oral syringe.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Missed dose: If you miss or spit out a dose of this medicine, skip the missed or spit out dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

  • This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Throw away any unused oral liquid.

  • Oral liquid: If you cannot swallow the tablet, you may use the oral liquid. To use:Empty the contents of the ampule into a medication cup. Keep the ampule in its unopened foil pouch until you are ready to use it.Measure the liquid with a marked oral syringe to get your dose.Place the tip of the oral syringe into your or your child€™s mouth and towards the cheek. Then slowly push down on the plunger until the oral syringe is empty.Do not save or reuse any leftover oral liquid in the cup or oral syringe.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Missed dose: If you miss or spit out a dose of this medicine, skip the missed or spit out dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

What to do if you miss a dose of Corlanor

Corlanor contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to ivabradine, if you are pregnant, or if you have a worsened heart failure, very low blood pressure, slow heartbeat, heart block, or a pacemaker.

Corlanor warnings

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

  • Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.

  • Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, low blood pressure, or heart rhythm problems.

  • This medicine may increase your risk for heart rhythm problems, including atrial fibrillation (uneven heartbeat) and bradycardia (slow heartbeat).

  • This medicine may cause vision changes, including temporary brightness in part of your field of vision, usually within the first 2 months of treatment. Be careful when you use machines or drive a car, especially when driving at night.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Corlanor interactions

  • Do not use this medicine if you are also using clarithromycin, itraconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir, or telithromycin.

  • Some foods and medicine can affect how ivabradine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Amiodarone, digoxin, diltiazem, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampicin, St John's wort, verapamilBeta-blocker medicine

  • Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.

  • This medicine may cause vision changes, such as temporary brightness. Be careful when you use machines or drive a car, especially when driving at night.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Corlanor side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness

  • Unusual tiredness or weakness

  • Chest pain, trouble breathing

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Temporary brightness in part of your vision field

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