Generic Name - Disopyramide
Category - Anti-arrhythmic
Indications
Severe Irregular heartbeat.
Generic Norpace is indicated to help the heart to return to and maintain a normal heart rhythm. Disopyramide (Generic Norpace) helps to slow rapid heartbeats (tachycardia), relaxes an overactive heart and improves the efficiency of the heart's pumping action.
Generic for Norpace Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Norpace is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Norpace should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
abnormal levels of potassium in the blood
bladder obstruction
diabetes
glaucoma
heart disease or problems other than rhythm and heart rate problems
kidney disease
liver disease
myasthenia gravis
prostate trouble
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Norpace. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
arsenic trioxide
astemizole
bepridil
beta-blockers,
bosentan
certain antibiotics
cisapride
cyclobenzaprine
ginger
hawthorn
lidocaine
mexiletine
pimozide
potassium salts
probucol
rifampin
ritonavir
terfenadine
warfarin
Generic for Norpace Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericNorpace
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Norpace for Arrhythmia is 400 milligrams to 800 milligrams per day, divided into smaller doses. For those who weigh less than 110 pounds, dosage is 400 milligrams per day, divided into smaller doses. For people with severe heart disease, the starting dose will be 100 milligrams of immediate-release Generic Norpace every 6 to 8 hours.
Generic for Norpace Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Norpace side Effects include change in the amount of urine passed, or difficulty passing urine, chest pain, palpitations, confusion
cool, pale skin, difficulty breathing, fever, chills, or sore throat, headache, lightheadedness or fainting spells, muscle weakness and skin rash.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Norpace.
Generic for Norpace and Pregnancy
It is recommended to discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Generic Norpace during pregnancy.
Generic for Norpace and Breastfeeding
Generic Norpace is excreted in breast milk. Hence, it is best not to breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Generic for Norpace and Pediatric
This medicine has been tested in children and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults. However, do talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Generic for Norpace and Geriatric
Some side effects, such as difficult urination and dry mouth, may be especially likely to occur in elderly patients, who are usually more sensitive than younger adults to the effects of Generic Norpace. Do consult your doctor and seek medical advice.
Note
The above information about Generic Norpace serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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