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. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.
Procainamide is an antiarrhythmic drug with an active metabolite N-acetyl procainamide.
It is used in the treatment of variety of arrhythmias.
4-10 µg/mL (17-42 µmol/L)
> 20 µg/mL (>84.7 µmol/L)
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC)
Adverse effects include nausea and vomiting, weakness, mental confusion, hallucinations, allergic reactions, bone marrow suppression resulting in reduced number of red and white blood cells and platelets, and possible liver damage. A systemic lupus erythematosus-like condition with joint, abdominal or chest pain and other symptoms may arise with its use. Low blood pressure and abnormalities in cardiac rhythm may occur with intravenous injection.
Drug Name : Procainamide
Indication :
Procainamide is an antiarrhythmic drug with an active metabolite N-acetyl procainamide.
Physiology :
It is used in the treatment of variety of arrhythmias.
Normal Values :
4-10 µg/mL (17-42 µmol/L)
Critical Values :
> 20 µg/mL (>84.7 µmol/L)
Test Method :
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC)
Side effects :
Adverse effects include nausea and vomiting, weakness, mental confusion, hallucinations, allergic reactions, bone marrow suppression resulting in reduced number of red and white blood cells and platelets, and possible liver damage. A systemic lupus erythematosus-like condition with joint, abdominal or chest pain and other symptoms may arise with its use. Low blood pressure and abnormalities in cardiac rhythm may occur with intravenous injection.
