M.R.P.: Rs.144.80
What is FLECARITE 50MG?
- FLECARITE 50MG contains Flecainide which belongs to anti-arrhythmics
- It inhibits stimulus conduction in the heart and extends the time during which the heart is at rest, causing the heart to pump normally again
What FLECARITE 50MG is used for?
- It is used for certain serious cardiac arrhythmias
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Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
Children & Adolescents
Driving & Using Machines
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you:
- are allergic to flecainide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- suffer from another heart condition
- suffer from a reduced liver function and/or reduced kidney function, since the concentration of flecainide in the blood may increase
- have a permanent pacemaker or temporary pacing electrodes
- have suffered from cardiac arrhythmias after heart surgery
- have experienced a heart attack
- suffer from severe bradycardia or pronounced Hypotension
- have lowered or elevated level of potassium in the blood
- During pregnancy this medicine should not be used unless clearly necessary
- It is secreted in the mother’s milk. Nursing mothers should not breastfeed whilst taking this medicine
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age
- If you suffer from side effects such as dizziness, double vision or blurred vision or if you feel light in the head, then your ability to react may be reduced
- Avoid driving and using machines if you experience any of the above mentioned side effects
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines such as:
- sodium channel blockers such as disopyramide and quinidine
- beta blockers such as propranolol (medicines that reduce the heart's pumping function)
- amiodarone (for heart conditions)
- calcium channel blockers, such as verapamil (lower the blood pressure)
- mizolastine and terfenadine (medicines against allergies)
- fluoxetine, paroxetine used for treating depression
- phenytoin, phenobarbital and carbamazepine (medicines against epilepsy)
- clozapine (to treat psychotic disorders)
- quinine (medicine against malaria)
- terbinafine (to treat fungal infections)
- cimetidine (an antacid)
- digoxin (a medicine to stimulate the heart)
- bupropion (anti-smoking medicine)
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Take the tablet whole with a glass of water
If you take more FLECARITE 50MG
- If you take more than you should, tell a doctor or go to a hospital casualty department straight away
If you forget to take FLECARITE 50MG
- If you forget to take this medicine, take it as soon as you remember
- If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
- Do not take two doses at the same time
If you stop taking FLECARITE 50MG
- Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to stop your treatment
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- dizziness
- visual disturbances, such as double vision, blurred vision and difficulty focusing
- more frequent occurrence of pre-existing arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
- shortness of breath
- weakness
- fatigue
- fever
- fluid in the tissues (edema)
- decrease in red and white blood cells and platelets
- irregular heart beat with increased heartbeat
- nausea, vomiting
- constipation
- abdominal pain
- decreased appetite
- diarrhea
- flatulence
- allergic skin reactions such as rashes, hives and baldness
- seeing things that are not there (hallucinations)
- depression, confusion, anxiety
- memory loss (amnesia)
- insomnia
- tingling or numbness
- difficulty in controlling movements (ataxia)
- decrease of sensitivity
- increased sweating
- fainting (syncope)
- tremor
- flushing
- sleepiness
- headache
- nervous disorders e.g. in the arms and legs
- convulsions
- movement disorder (dyskinesia)
- ringing in the ears
- spinning sensation (vertigo)
- lung inflammation (pneumonia)
- elevated liver enzymes reversible on stopping treatment
- yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes caused by liver
- blood problems (jaundice)
- hives (urticaria)
- elevated levels of certain antibodies
- small cloudy spots on the eyeball
- sensitivity to sunlight
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
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