Version July 2025
Heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy:
Infants ≥6 months, Children, and Adolescents <18 years:
<40 kg: Oral: Initial: 0.05 mg/kg/dose twice daily; may increase dose every 2 weeks by 0.05 mg/kg/dose as tolerated to achieve a 20% reduction in heart rate without inducing bradycardia.
Maximum dose: Age-dependent:
≥6 months to <1 year: 0.2 mg/kg/dose twice daily.
≥1 year: 0.3 mg/kg/dose twice daily, not to exceed 7.5 mg/dose twice daily.
Dosage adjustment for bradycardia:
Initial dose: Decrease dose to 0.02 mg/kg/dose twice daily.
During titration: Decrease dose to previous dose.
≥40 kg: Oral: Initial: 2.5 mg twice daily; may increase dose every 2 weeks by 2.5 mg as tolerated to achieve a 20% reduction in heart rate without inducing bradycardia; maximum dose: 7.5 mg/dose twice daily.
Dosage adjustment for bradycardia: Decrease dose to previous dose.
Adolescents ≥18 years: Oral: Initial: 5 mg twice daily or 2.5 mg twice daily in patients with a history of conduction defects or who may experience hemodynamic compromise due to bradycardia; after 2 weeks, adjust dose to achieve a resting heart rate between 50 and 60 beats per minute (bpm); adjust dose as needed based on resting heart rate and tolerability; maximum dose: 7.5 mg/dose twice daily.
Dosage adjustment based on resting heart rate:
If heart rate >60 bpm: Increase dose by 2.5 mg twice daily; maximum dose: 7.5 mg/dose twice daily.
If heart rate 50 to 60 bpm: Maintain dose.
If heart rate <50 bpm or signs and symptoms of bradycardia: Decrease dose by 2.5 mg twice daily; if current dose is 2.5 mg twice daily, discontinue therapy.
Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.
Infants ≥6 months, Children, and Adolescents:
CrCl ≥15 mL/minute: No dosage adjustment necessary.
CrCl <15 mL/minute: There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling (has not been studied).
Infants ≥6 months, Children, and Adolescents:
Mild to moderate impairment: No dosage adjustment necessary.
Severe impairment: Use is contraindicated (has not been studied; increase in systemic exposure anticipated).
(For additional information see "Ivabradine: Drug information")
Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (adjunctive agent):
Note: May be considered for additional therapy in patients who are persistently symptomatic despite an optimal medical regimen for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Consider for use in stable, euvolemic patients who are in sinus rhythm with resting heart rate ≥70 beats per minute (bpm) despite being on a target or maximally tolerated dose of beta blocker or if there is a contraindication to beta-blocker use (Ref).
Oral: Initial: 5 mg twice daily or 2.5 mg twice daily in patients with a history of conduction defects or who may experience hemodynamic compromise due to bradycardia. Adjust dose every ≥2 weeks as needed (Ref).
Dosage adjustment based on resting heart rate (Ref):
If heart rate >60 bpm: Increase dose by 2.5 mg twice daily; maximum dose: 7.5 mg twice daily.
If heart rate 50 to 60 bpm: Maintain dose.
If heart rate <50 bpm or signs and symptoms of bradycardia: Decrease dose by 2.5 mg twice daily; if current dose is 2.5 mg twice daily, discontinue therapy.
Stable angina (off-label use):
Note: Consider for use if symptoms are not controlled on beta-blocker or calcium channel blocker monotherapy. If combined with a calcium channel blocker, use of a dihydropyridine (such as slow-release nifedipine, amlodipine, or felodipine) is suggested (Ref).
Adults <75 years of age: Oral: Initial: 2.5 to 5 mg twice daily; titrate up in increments of 2.5 mg after 3 to 4 weeks if symptoms persist and heart rate is >60 bpm; maximum dose: 7.5 mg twice daily. Discontinue therapy if angina symptoms do not improve within 3 months of initiation. Also consider discontinuation if improvement of angina symptoms is limited and no clinically significant heart rate reduction occurs in the first 3 months. If heart rate is <50 bpm at rest or patient experiences symptomatic bradycardia (eg, dizziness, fatigue, hypotension) during therapy, decrease dose by 2.5 mg per dose, or discontinue if already at the minimum dose of 2.5 mg twice daily. Monitor heart rate carefully after dosage reduction. If heart rate continues to be <50 bpm or symptoms of bradycardia persist, discontinue therapy (Ref).
Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.
The renal dosing recommendations are based upon the best available evidence and clinical expertise. Senior Editorial Team: Bruce Mueller, PharmD, FCCP, FASN, FNKF; Jason A. Roberts, PhD, BPharm (Hons), B App Sc, FSHP, FISAC; Michael Heung, MD, MS.
Altered kidney function:
CrCl ≥15 mL/minute: Oral: No dose adjustment necessary (Ref).
CrCl <15 mL/minute: Oral: Initial: 2.5 mg twice daily; may increase dose based on tolerability and response no more frequently than recommended in patients with normal kidney function (Ref).
Augmented renal clearance (measured urinary CrCl ≥130 mL/minute/1.73 m2):
Note: Augmented renal clearance (ARC) is a condition that occurs in certain critically ill patients without organ dysfunction and with normal SCr concentrations. Younger patients (<55 years of age) admitted post trauma or major surgery are at highest risk for ARC, as well as those with sepsis, burns, or hematologic malignancies. An 8- to 24-hour measured urinary CrCl is necessary to identify these patients (Ref).
Oral: No data available. No dosage adjustment necessary (Ref).
Hemodialysis, intermittent (thrice weekly): Unknown dialyzability:
Oral: Initial: 2.5 mg twice daily; may increase dose based on tolerability and response no more frequently than recommended in patients with normal kidney function (Ref).
Note: In an open-label trial of 18 patients with heart failure receiving chronic hemodialysis, ivabradine was initiated at a dose of 2.5 mg twice daily and titrated upward every 2 weeks based on heart rate. Ivabradine was found to lower heart rate and reduce the incidence of intradialytic hypotension (Ref). Additional case reports also describe the use of ivabradine to reduce heart rate in patients receiving hemodialysis (Ref).
Peritoneal dialysis: Unknown dialyzability. Oral: No data available. Initial: 2.5 mg twice daily; may increase dose based on tolerability and response no more frequently than recommended in patients with normal kidney function (Ref).
CRRT: Oral: No data available; consider initiating at 2.5 mg twice daily, with cautious titration and close monitoring (Ref).
PIRRT (eg, sustained, low-efficiency diafiltration): Oral: No data available; consider initiating at 2.5 mg twice daily, with cautious titration and close monitoring (Ref).
Mild or moderate impairment (Child-Pugh class A or B): No dosage adjustment necessary.
Severe impairment (Child-Pugh class C): Use is contraindicated (has not been studied; increase in systemic exposure anticipated).
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified.
1% to 10%:
Cardiovascular: Bradycardia (4% to 10%), hypertension (9%), atrial fibrillation (8%)
Central nervous system: Phosphene (3%)
Frequency not defined: Cardiovascular: Heart block, sinoatrial arrest
<1%, postmarketing, and/or case reports: Angioedema, diplopia, erythema, hypotension, pruritus, skin rash, syncope, torsades de pointes, urticaria, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, vertigo, visual impairment
Acute decompensated heart failure; clinically significant hypotension; sick sinus syndrome, sinoatrial block, or third-degree AV block (unless a functioning demand pacemaker is present); clinically significant bradycardia; severe hepatic impairment; pacemaker dependence (heart rate maintained exclusively by the pacemaker); concomitant use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.
Canadian labeling: Additional contraindications (not in US labeling): Hypersensitivity to ivabradine or any component of the formulation; resting heart rate <70 bpm prior to treatment; prolonged QT interval (eg, congenital long QT syndrome); cardiogenic shock; acute myocardial infarction; concomitant use of verapamil or diltiazem; pregnancy, breastfeeding, or women of child-bearing potential not using appropriate contraception; hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, or the congenital lactase deficiency.
Concerns related to adverse events:
• Atrial fibrillation: Use increases the risk of atrial fibrillation; monitor cardiac rhythm. Discontinue if atrial fibrillation develops.
• Bradycardia and conduction disturbances: Bradycardia, sinus arrest, and heart block may occur; monitor heart rate prior to initiation and with any dosage adjustment. Bradycardia may increase the risk of QT prolongation, which may lead to severe ventricular arrhythmias, including torsade de pointes, especially in patients with risk factors such as use of QTc prolonging drugs. Risk factors for bradycardia include sinus node dysfunction, conduction defects (eg, first- or second-degree AV block, bundle branch block), ventricular dyssynchrony, and use of other negative chronotropes (eg, digoxin, diltiazem, verapamil, amiodarone). Avoid concurrent use with verapamil and diltiazem. Avoid use in patients with second-degree AV block (unless a functioning demand pacemaker is present). Use is contraindicated in patients with sick sinus syndrome, sinoatrial block, third-degree AV block (unless a functioning demand pacemaker is present), or pacemaker dependence. Decrease dose or discontinue use if heart rate <50 bpm persists during therapy or signs and symptoms of bradycardia occur. Use is contraindicated in patients with clinically significant bradycardia. In patients with history of conduction defects or in whom bradycardia could lead to hemodynamic compromise, initial dosage reduction is recommended. Heart rate reduction may prolong the uncorrected QT interval while QTc interval remains unchanged (Camm 2003; Murat 2009). At concentrations slightly higher than that achieved with therapeutic dosing, ivabradine prolonged ventricular repolarization in perfused guinea-pig hearts (Melgari 2015). Torsades de pointes has been reported when used with other drugs that produce bradycardia or prolong the QT interval (Cocco 2015; Mittal 2014).
• Visual function: Phosphenes (described as transient enhanced brightness in a limited area of the visual field, halos, image decomposition, colored bright lights, or multiple images) may occur with use. Onset is generally within the first 2 months of therapy and is reported to be of mild to moderate intensity; most cases resolve during or after treatment discontinuation.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Solution, Oral [preservative free]:
Corlanor: 5 mg/5 mL (5 mL)
Tablet, Oral:
Corlanor: 5 mg [scored]
Corlanor: 7.5 mg
Generic: 5 mg, 7.5 mg
May be product dependent
Solution (Corlanor Oral)
5 mg/5 mL (per mL): $2.50
Tablets (Corlanor Oral)
5 mg (per each): $12.52
7.5 mg (per each): $12.52
Tablets (Ivabradine HCl Oral)
5 mg (per each): $10.73 - $11.23
7.5 mg (per each): $10.73 - $11.23
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Tablet, Oral:
Lancora: 5 mg, 7.5 mg [contains corn starch]
Corlanor oral solution (for outpatient use) is exclusively distributed through Avella Specialty Pharmacy. Call 1-844-6CORLANOR or visit https://www.corlanorhcp.com/pediatric-indication for additional information.
Oral: Administer with food. For oral solution, empty entire contents of ampule(s) into a medication cup; use a calibrated oral syringe to measure prescribed dose from the medication cup. Discard any unused oral solution. Rinse oral syringe and medicine cup with warm, running water after use and air dry.
If a dose is missed or spit out, do not administer another dose; administer next dose at usual time.
Oral: Administer with food. Oral solution can be used for adults unable to swallow tablets. For oral solution, empty entire contents of ampule(s) into a medication cup; use a calibrated oral syringe to measure prescribed dose from the medication cup. Discard any unused oral solution.
Hazardous agent (NIOSH 2024 [table 2]).
Use appropriate precautions for receiving, handling, storage, preparation, dispensing, transporting, administration, and disposal. Follow NIOSH and USP 800 recommendations and institution-specific policies/procedures for appropriate containment strategy (NIOSH 2023; NIOSH 2024; USP-NF 2020).
Note: Facilities may perform risk assessment of some hazardous drugs to determine if appropriate for alternative handling and containment strategies (USP-NF 2020). Refer to institution-specific handling policies/procedures.
Store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions are permitted between 15ºC and 30ºC (59ºF and 86ºF). To protect from light, keep oral solution ampules in original foil pouches until use.
An FDA-approved patient medication guide, which is available with the product information and as follows, must be dispensed with this medication:
Corlanor: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/206143s007lbl.pdf#page=24
Treatment of stable, symptomatic heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy in patients who are in sinus rhythm with increased heart rate (FDA approved in ages ≥6 months to <18 years); to reduce the risk of hospitalization for worsening heart failure in patients with stable, symptomatic chronic heart failure with left ventricular ejection fraction ≤35% who are in sinus rhythm with resting heart rate ≥70 beats per minute (bpm) and either are on maximally tolerated doses of beta-blockers or have a contraindication to beta-blocker use (FDA approved in adults).
Substrate of CYP3A4 (Major); Note: Assignment of Major/Minor substrate status based on clinically relevant drug interaction potential;
Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.
Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program
Bradycardia-Causing Agents: May increase bradycardic effects of Ivabradine. Risk C: Monitor
Clofazimine: May increase serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor
CYP3A4 Inducers (Moderate): May decrease serum concentration of Ivabradine. Risk X: Avoid
CYP3A4 Inducers (Strong): May decrease serum concentration of Ivabradine. Risk X: Avoid
CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate): May increase serum concentration of Ivabradine. Risk X: Avoid
CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Strong): May increase serum concentration of Ivabradine. Risk X: Avoid
Etrasimod: May increase bradycardic effects of Bradycardia-Causing Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Fexinidazole: Bradycardia-Causing Agents may increase arrhythmogenic effects of Fexinidazole. Risk X: Avoid
Fingolimod: Bradycardia-Causing Agents may increase bradycardic effects of Fingolimod. Management: Consult with the prescriber of any bradycardia-causing agent to see if the agent could be switched to an agent that does not cause bradycardia prior to initiating fingolimod. If combined, perform continuous ECG monitoring after the first fingolimod dose. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Fusidic Acid (Systemic): May increase serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates (High risk with Inhibitors). Management: Consider avoiding this combination if possible. If required, monitor patients closely for increased adverse effects of the CYP3A4 substrate. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Grapefruit Juice: May increase serum concentration of Ivabradine. Risk X: Avoid
Itraconazole: May increase serum concentration of Ivabradine. Risk X: Avoid
Lacosamide: Bradycardia-Causing Agents may increase AV-blocking effects of Lacosamide. Risk C: Monitor
Landiolol: Bradycardia-Causing Agents may increase bradycardic effects of Landiolol. Risk X: Avoid
Loop Diuretics: May increase arrhythmogenic effects of Ivabradine. Risk C: Monitor
Midodrine: May increase bradycardic effects of Bradycardia-Causing Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Ozanimod: May increase bradycardic effects of Bradycardia-Causing Agents. Risk C: Monitor
Ponesimod: Bradycardia-Causing Agents may increase bradycardic effects of Ponesimod. Management: Avoid coadministration of ponesimod with drugs that may cause bradycardia when possible. If combined, monitor heart rate closely and consider obtaining a cardiology consult. Do not initiate ponesimod in patients on beta-blockers if HR is less than 55 bpm. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Siponimod: Bradycardia-Causing Agents may increase bradycardic effects of Siponimod. Management: Avoid coadministration of siponimod with drugs that may cause bradycardia. If combined, consider obtaining a cardiology consult regarding patient monitoring. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics: May increase arrhythmogenic effects of Ivabradine. Risk C: Monitor
Food: Absorption delayed by 1 hour and AUC increased by 20% to 40% when taken with food. Management: Take with food to reduce variability in exposure.
Grapefruit juice: Exposure increased twofold after ingestion of grapefruit juice. Management: Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice (Nawarskas 2015).
Effective contraception is recommended in patients who could become pregnant.
Patients with heart failure who are planning a pregnancy should be transitioned to an agent preferred for use in pregnant patients prior to conception (AHA/ACC/HFSA [Heidenreich 2022]).
Outcome data following maternal use of ivabradine during pregnancy are limited (Babic 2011; Haghikia 2016; Hoeltzenbein 2021; Sağ 2016; Tonko 2021).
Ivabradine is not recommended for the treatment of heart failure in pregnant patients (AHA/ACC/HFSA [Heidenreich 2022]). If treatment is needed during pregnancy, close maternal and fetal monitoring is recommended (Hoeltzenbein 2021).
Heart rate (baseline, with dosage changes and as needed while on therapy); monitor heart rate more closely if receiving other negative chronotropes (eg, amiodarone, beta-blockers, digoxin); blood pressure; regularly monitor cardiac rhythm.
Selective and specific inhibition of the hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channels (f-channels) within the sinoatrial (SA) node of cardiac tissue resulting in disruption of I f ion current flow prolonging diastolic depolarization, slowing firing in the SA node, and ultimately reducing heart rate. Has not demonstrated effects on myocardial contractility or relaxation, ventricular repolarization, or conduction apart from the sinus node effects. Partial inhibition of the retinal I h current (similar to the cardiac I f current) may explain visual disturbances (eg, phosphenes) (Nawarskas 2015).
Note: Pharmacokinetic data (drug exposure) in pediatric patients 6 months to <18 years of age were observed to be similar to adults.
Distribution: Vd: ~100 L
Protein binding: ~70%
Metabolism: Extensively intestinal and hepatic via CYP3A4; major active metabolite equipotent to ivabradine is the N-desmethylated derivative (S 18982) which is also metabolized by CYP3A4
Bioavailability: ~40%; AUC increased 20% to 40% with food
Half-life elimination: Distribution: 2 hours; Effective: ~6 hours
Time to peak, plasma: ~1 hour (fasting); ~2 hours (with food)
Excretion: Feces and urine (~4% as unchanged drug)
