Disopyramide
Information about Disopyramide
Disopyramide uses
Disopyramide is used in the treatment of Arrhythmia.
How disopyramide works
Disopyramide is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart to correct irregular heartbeat to a normal rhythm.
Common side effects of disopyramide
Constipation, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Increased liver enzymes, Chest pain, Difficulty in urination, Xerostomia, Atrioventricular block, Numbness, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Psychosis, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Breast enlargement in male
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Expert advice for Disopyramide
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activities require mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Do not start any medicine including prescription or over-the-counter medicines without informing your doctor, as they may alter Disopyramide levels in your body.
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your sodium and potassium levels, kidney function, and lung function before starting treatment with this medicine.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor blood sugar level while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you experience slow or fast heart rate, chest pain, shortness of breath.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.