Review the side-effects of Procainamide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
