Flecarite 50 Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Flecainide (50mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Trifluoroethoxy benzamide derivatives |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
Action Class | Class I Agents- anti arrhythmic |
User Rating | 4.5 |
User Reviews | 395 |
FAQ
Flecarite 50 Tablet Reviews
Flecarite 50 should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it on an empty stomach and at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as this can worsen your condition. Regular follow-up with your doctor is advised while using this medicine.
Side effects like dizziness, blurred vision, headache, weakness, edema (swelling), and irregular heart rate may be seen in some patients. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood sugar levels and kidney function while you are taking this medicine.
This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any heart, liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
How Flecarite 50 Tablet Works
How to Use Flecarite 50 Tablet
Benefits of Flecarite 50 Tablet
- In Arrhythmia: Flecarite 50 is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place, or slowing down the heart rate during an episode. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
Uses of Flecarite 50 Tablet
- Arrhythmia
Flecarite 50 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not start any medicine including prescription or over-the-counter medicines without informing your doctor, as they may alter Flecarite 50 levels in your body.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activities require mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor blood sugar level while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you experience slow or fast heart rate, chest pain, shortness of breath.
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your sodium and potassium levels, kidney function, and lung function before starting treatment with this medicine.
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