| What is Tambocor?
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Tambocor is prescribed to treat certain heart rhythm disturbances, including paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Tambocor?
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Tambocor side effects may include new or worsened heartbeat abnormalities, heart attack, congestive heart failure, and heart block.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Other Tambocor side effects may include abdominal pain, angina pectoris (crushing chest pain), anxiety, apathy, appetite loss, chest pain, confusion, constipation, convulsions, decreased sex drive, depression, diarrhea, difficult or labored breathing, dizziness (light-headedness, faintness, near fainting, unsteadiness), dry mouth, edema (accumulation of fluid in the tissues), exaggerated feeling of well-being, excessive urine, eye pain or irritation, fainting, fatigue, fever, flushing, gas, hair loss, headache, heart palpitations (fluttery heartbeat), high or low blood pressure, hives, impotence, inability to urinate, indigestion, insomnia, intolerance of light, involuntary eye movements, itching, joint pain, lack of coordination, loss of sense of identity, lung inflammation or other conditions, malaise (feeling unwell or ill), memory loss, morbid dreams, muscle pain, nausea, numbness or tingling, paralysis, rash, reduced sensitivity to touch, ringing in the ears, skin inflammation and peeling, sleepiness, speech problems, stupor, sweating, swollen lips, tongue, and mouth, taste changes, tremor, twitching, vertigo, vision problems (blurred vision, difficulty in focusing,
double vision, spots before the eyes), vomiting, weakness, and wheezing. |
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| How is Tambocor taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Tambocor provided by your doctor. In almost every case, your doctor will initiate Tambocor therapy in the hospital. Take Tambocor exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Serious heartbeat disturbances may result if you do not follow your doctor's instructions, if you miss any regular doses, or if you increase or decrease the dosage without consulting your doctor. Your doctor may order regular blood tests to monitor your therapy.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember if it is within 6 hours of your scheduled time. If you do not remember until later, skip the dose you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Tambocor with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Tambocor. 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 Tambocor with
amiodarone, beta blockers, carbamazepine, cimetidine, diltiazem,
disopyramide, nifedipine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, quinidine, or
verapamil. |
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| How should I store Tambocor?
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Store Tambocor at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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