TYPES:
- Adenocard (Adenosine)
- Betapace (Sotalol)
- Bretylol (Bretylium)
- Cordarone (Amiodarone)
- Corvert (Ibutlide)
- Lanoxin (Digoxin)
- Lidocaine
- Mexitil (Mexiletine)
- Norpace (Disopyramide)
- Pronestyl, Procan SR * (Procainamide)
- Quinaglute, Quinidex *(Quinidine)
- Rythmol (Propafenone)
- Tonocard (Tocainide)
BASIC ACTION: Stabilizes the heart's rhythm
USES: To correct irregular and rapid heart rhythms
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Irregular rhythm may worsen
- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
- Loss of energy, confusion, lightheadedness and depression
- Headache
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Heart rate may lower
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Call the doctor immediately, if an increase in palpitations or rapid heart rate is noticed or any fainting.
- Have the doctor or pharmacist review all medications to guard against drug interactions and check with them first before starting any over-the-counter self-medication.
- Do not double up a missed dose or stop taking medication without consulting with the doctor.
- Notify the doctor if experiencing fever, bleeding, sore throat or chills.
- Do not crush or chew sustained-released products. Swallow whole.