Propafenone Hcl - Propafenone - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Propafenone Hcl.
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Propafenone Hcl 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.
• Lab tests will be scheduled periodically to help monitor how effective the medication is.
• Keep all scheduled appointments and doctor visits.

Propafenone Hcl Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Read Before Using Propafenone Hcl (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).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include fast heartbeat, decreased sexual ability, seizures, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and metallic taste.

Medicinal Applications

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

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, gas, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, weakness or changes in sleep habits may occur as your body adjusts to the medicine.
• Other side effects include muscle aches, sweating, dry mouth, tremors and unusual taste in the mouth.
• If any of these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is sometimes started in the hospital where your dose can be closely checked.
• It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed.
• Do not increase or decrease your dose without your doctor's approval.
• 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 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 become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

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

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

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