Cardiac Medications

ANTIARRHYTHMIC AGENTS
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.