| What is Propafenone?
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Propafenone is used to help correct certain life-threatening heartbeat irregularities. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Propafenone?
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Propafenone side effects may include constipation, dizziness, heartbeat abnormalities, nausea, unusual taste in the mouth,
and vomiting.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Other Propafenone side effects may include abdominal pain or cramps, anemia, angina (chest pain), anxiety, blood disorders, blurred vision, breathing difficulties, bruising, cardiac arrest, coma, confusion, congestive heart failure, depression, diarrhea, dreaming abnormalities, drowsiness, dry mouth, eye irritation, fainting or near fainting, fatigue, fever, flushing, gas, hair loss, headache, heart palpitations, heartbeat abnormalities (rapid, irregular, slow), hot flashes, impotence, increased blood sugar, indigestion, inflamed esophagus, stomach, or intestines, insomnia, itching, joint pain, kidney disease, kidney failure, lack of coordination, liver dysfunction, loss of appetite, loss of balance, low blood pressure, memory loss, muscle
cramps, muscle weakness, numbness, pain, psychosis, rash, red or purple spots on the skin, ringing in the ears, seizures, speech abnormalities, sweating, swelling due to fluid retention, tingling or pins and needles, tremor, unusual smell sensations, vertigo, vision abnormalities,
and weakness. |
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| How is Propafenone taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Propafenone provided by your doctor. Propafenone
may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Take Propafenone exactly as prescribed. It works best when there is a constant amount of the drug in the blood, so you should take it at evenly spaced intervals.
If you miss a dose, unless otherwise instructed by your doctor, take the forgotten dose as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose or more than 4 hours have passed, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Propafenone with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Propafenone. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Propafenone with beta blockers, cimetidine, cyclosporine, digoxin, local anesthetics,
quinidine, rifampin, theophylline, or warfarin. |
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| How should I store Propafenone?
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Store Propafenone at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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