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Disopyramide - Drug Toxicity


Latest prescription information about Disopyramide. 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.

Drug Name : Disopyramide

Indication :


Disopyramide is an antiarrhythmic agent which is used in the treatment of arrhthymias.

Physiology :


Metabolite N-desisopropyl disopyramide is also pharmacologically active. Concomitant treatment with phenytoin may lead to decreased serum levels of disopyramide.

Normal Values :


2.5 µg/mL (5.9-14.7 µmol/L)

Critical Values :


>7 µg/Ml (>20.6 mmol/L)

Test Method :


Enzyme Immunoassay, High Performance liquid chromotography

Side effects :


Toxic effects are depression of contractility of the heart and disturbances in its electrical activity. Side effects include dizziness or light headedness, dry mouth, constipation, urinary hesitancy, blurred vision and stomach pain.
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