Flecarite 100 Tablet
Flecarite 100Mg Tablet is available in the form of tablets, and is administered orally. It is used to treat heart conditions like irregular heartbeat, tachycardia and fibrillation.
Dosage generally begins with 50 mg every 12 hours. Increments of 50 mg every 4 days may be used to till efficacy is achieved. The maximum recommended dose is 300 mg per day. Side effects include non-fatal cardiac arrests, nausea, convulsions, asystole, bradycardia, hypotension, and cardiac failure. Flecarite 100Mg Tablet is also seen to have an effect on the levels of platelets in the blood, and hence, the patient’s platelet levels must be under continuous monitoring when this medicine is being administered. The physician must also continuously monitor the heart rhythm of the patient as the medicine controls the rhythm of the heart, and its general functioning.
Patients who develop unexplained jaundice or signs of liver dysfunctions are advised to stop using this medicine immediately. Pregnant women should not be given this medicine unless the doctor decides that the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks. Caution should also be exercised while prescribing this medicine to breastfeeding women and to infants. The medicine is contraindicated in patients with cardiac blocks, and in those with known hypersensitivity to Flecarite 100Mg Tablet.
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.
Use
Arrhythmia
Related Product
Flecarite 50 Tablet
Flecarite 100 Tablet
Side Effects
Dizziness
Blurred Vision
Breathlessness
Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Headache
Palpitations
Double Vision
Weakness
Fatigue
Fever
Edema (Swelling)
Irregular Heart Rate
Dosage
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Flecainide, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Work
This medication is used for treating irregular heartbeats like tachyarrhythmias, arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation. It belongs to the class of drugs known as an antiarrhythmic agent that works by decreasing sodium uptake into the heart thereby slowing the electrical impulses of the heart.
