Flecainide Acetate - Flecainide - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Flecainide Acetate.
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Flecainide Acetate Miscellaneous Notes

• Your doctor may want you to check your pulse rate every 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.
• Tests such as chest x-ray, eye exams or electrocardiogram (EKG) may also be done.
• Keep all appointments with your doctor.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, seizures, slow heartbeat, and fainting.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and maintain a normal heart rate.

Flecainide Acetate Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Usage Instructions

• This medication may be taken without regard to meals.
• This medication works best when there is a constant level of the drug in your body.
• To do this, take each dose exactly as prescribed at evenly spaced intervals, usually every twelve (12) hours.
• Try to take each dose at the same time each day.
• Do not stop taking this medication or change the dose without first consulting your doctor.
• Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped.

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.

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).

Possible Side Effects

• Constipation, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, skin rash, blurred vision, anxiety, depression or stomach upset may occur as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these effects persist or worsen, inform your MD.
• Because this medication may cause lightheadedness or dizziness in some people, make sure you know how you react to this drug before driving or operating machinery.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Read Before Using Flecainide Acetate (precautions)

• Be sure your doctor or dentist knows your complete medical history especially if you are planning to undergo any medical or dental procedures.
• This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
• It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk.
• Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of.