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Introduction of Propafenone
Propafenone is used to treat arrhythmias and to
maintain a normal heart rate. It acts on the heart muscle to
improve the heart's rhythm.This medication should not be
prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for
more information.
Precautions
Before Taking Propafenone
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to
propafenone or any other drugs.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, especially
anticoagulants such as warfarin, beta blockers such as
atenolol, carteolol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol,
propranolol, sotalol, and timolol; cimetidine; cyclosporine;
digoxin; quinidine; rifampin; and vitamins.
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tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver or
kidney disease, congestive heart failure, a pacemaker,
chronic bronchitis, asthma, or emphysema.
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tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant
while taking propafenone, call your doctor.
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if
you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking propafenone.
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you should know that this drug may make you drowsy or dizzy.
Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how
it affects you.
Side Effects of Propafenone
Although side effects from propafenone are not
common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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headache
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upset stomach
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diarrhea
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constipation
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vomiting
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loss of appetite
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taste changes
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gas
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blurred vision
If you experience any of the following
symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
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difficulty breathing
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chest pain
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irregular heartbeat
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increased or decreased heartbeat
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fainting
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skin rash
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unexplained fever, chills, or sore throat
Storage Conditions for
Propafenone
Keep this medication in the container it came
in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at
room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not
in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated
or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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