Disopyramide Phosphate - Disopyramide - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Disopyramide Phosphate.
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Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before you take this drug, tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription drugs you are taking, especially.

Usage Instructions

• This is best taken with a full glass of water on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.
• If stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with food.
• Sustained-release tablets and capsules must be swallowed whole.
• Do not crush or chew them.
• This medication works best when there is a constant level of the drug in your body.
• To do this, take each dose as prescribed at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
• Try to take each dose at the same time each day.
• Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
• Some conditions may worsen if the drug is stopped suddenly.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered unless the next scheduled dose is within 4 hours.
• If so, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Disopyramide Phosphate Miscellaneous Notes

• Your doctor may want you to take your pulse each day while you take this medication.
• Learn how to monitor your pulse.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of this medication, your doctor may periodically take a blood sample to measure the amount of the drug in your body.
• Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose include unconsciousness, low blood pressure, seizures, and change in heart rhythm.

Read Before Using Disopyramide Phosphate (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Disopyramide Phosphate Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).

Possible Side Effects

• Blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, difficulty urinating or dizziness may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor.
• Inform your doctor if you develop.

Warning

• This medication sometimes produces new irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).
• Therefore, it should be used in carefully selected patients.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.