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Procainamide
Latest prescription information about Procainamide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Procainamide
Pronunciation : proe kane a mide
Therapeutic Classification : antiarrhythmics
Trade Name(s):
India- Pronestyl. International- Procanbid, Procan Sr. This medication is an antiarrhythmic agent, prescribed for irregular heart beat. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, heart failure, bone marrow depression, myasthenia gravis, digitalis (digoxin) toxicity, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid abrupt withdrawal. * It may reduce platelet counts, avoid bruising and injury. Side Effects : Heart - Low blood pressure and heart block. General - Joint pain, abdominal pain, lung infection, fever, chills and muscle pain. Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets. Skin - Swelling under the skin, hives, itching, flushing and rash. Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bitter taste, diarrhea and elevated liver enzymes. Central Nervous System - Dizziness or giddiness, weakness, mental depression and psychosis with hallucinations. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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