Procainamide

Information about Procainamide

Procainamide uses

Procainamide is used in the treatment of Arrhythmia.

How procainamide works

Procainamide is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.

Common side effects of procainamide

Dizziness, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Fever, Nausea, Diarrhea, Weakness, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Ventricular fibrillation, Joint pain, Pleural pain, Pleural effusion, Pericarditis, Chills, Muscle pain, Hematological disorder, Decreased appetite, Bitter taste, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Low blood platelets, Hemolytic anemia, Depression, Psychosis, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Angioneurotic edema, Urticaria, Itching, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Maculopapular rash, Increased transaminase level in blood, Liver failure

Available Medicine for Procainamide

Pronestyl
1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Procainamide

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 Procainamide 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.