Quinidine Gluconate - Quinidine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Quinidine Gluconate.
• Quinaglute, Quinidex, Quinora
• KWIN-ih-deen

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.

Usage Instructions

• This is best taken on an empty stomach with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water, unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
• This medication may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
• Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug.
• Sustained-release tablets 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 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.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose and remember within 2 hours, take it as soon as remembered.
• If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Read Before Using Quinidine Gluconate (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially about.

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).

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

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

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose include trouble breathing, trouble walking, vomiting, diarrhea, ringing in the ears, headache, dizziness, disturbed vision, and nausea.

Possible Side Effects

• Diarrhea, loss of appetite, bitter taste in mouth, dizziness, headache, ringing in the ears, blurred vision or stomach upset may occur.
• If these symptoms persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if the following effects occur.

Medicinal Applications

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

Quinidine Gluconate Storage Instructions

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

Quinidine Gluconate Miscellaneous Notes

• There are different brands of this medication available.
• Not all products are identical.
• Do not change brands without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
• 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.