Propafenone

Propafenone is an antiarrhythmic agent used to treat life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, such as ventricular tachycardia. This medication is excreted in breast-milk, therefore, you should not use this drug or stop breastfeeding a child.

Side effects include anxiety, hypersensitivity, decreased appetite, sleep disorders, headache, convulsions, vertigo, hypotension, flatulence, hepatitis, jaundice, etc.

The initial dose is 150 mg every 8 hours of immediate release tablets. But this dose may be increased at 3 to 4 day intervals to 225 mg every 8 hours and, if needed, to 300 mg every 8 hours.

Before using this medication tell your doctor about your medical history. This drug may cause conditions that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.

Many drugs besides propafenone may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including amiodarone, dofetilide, flecainide, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, macrolide antibiotics, and certain quinolone antibiotics (such as sparfloxacin), among others.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Arrhythmia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Dizziness

• Anxiety

• Sleep Disorders

• Palpitations

• Blurred Vision

• Headache

• Visual Disturbances

• Breathlessness

• Weakness

• Vomiting

• Abdominal Pain

• Increased Liver Enzymes

• Dry Mouth

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Altered Taste

• Chest Pain

• Constipation

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Women who are pregnant must consult doctor before using this drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women are advised to take medical help before using this drug.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  As Propafenone may cause tiredness, dizziness, blurred vision and low blood pressure in some patients and this may affect your ability to drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Propafenone is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of this medication is recommended.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Propafenone should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Propafenone as ingredient

• Pradil 150mg Tablet

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

This medication falls under the category to an antiarrhythmic agent with local anesthetic properties. It slows down the sodium ion influx into the cardiac muscle cells to reduce cell excitability and directly stabilizes myocardial membranes to treat arrhythmia.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Ques : What is Propafenone?

  Ans : This drug is an antiarrhythmic agent used to treat life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, such as ventricular tachycardia.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Propafenone before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week. Please consult your doctor for the time period you need to use this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Propafenone?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Propafenone empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Propafenone?

  Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.