What is the recommended starting dose of ivabradine?
The recommended starting dose of ivabradine is 5 mg twice daily with meals for patients with a maximally tolerated beta-blocker dose and a resting heart rate of 70 beats/min. For those with a history of conduction defects, the starting dose should be 2.5 mg twice daily with meals. For those over 75 years old, caution should be taken when using the drug.