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Medicines ivabradineQuestion & answer

ivabradine · Medicine question

Is ivabradine a beta-blocker?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It lowers heart rate by inhibiting the If current in the sinus node rather than blocking beta receptors.

Sources for this answer

Ivabradine 7.5 mg Film-coated Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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