Flecainide Acetate Tablets by Hikma are an effective antiarrhythmic medication formulated to manage serious heart rhythm disorders. Each 50 mg tablet is designed to restore and maintain normal heart rhythm, ensuring cardiovascular stability for patients with arrhythmias.
Usage: Flecainide is primarily used for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter, and certain ventricular arrhythmias. It can also be used to prevent life-threatening ventricular tachycardia.
Dosage:
- Adults: Typically 50 to 100 mg every 12 hours. The dosage may be adjusted based on patient response and specific condition.
- Dosage adjustments may be needed for patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
- Always follow healthcare provider recommendations.
CDC Guidelines: While the CDC does not provide specific guidelines for Flecainide, it emphasizes the importance of monitoring cardiac function during antiarrhythmic therapy and the potential for drug interactions.
Details and Features:
- Strength: 50 mg per tablet
- Packaging: 10 cards of 10 blisters (100 tablets total)
- Class: Class IC antiarrhythmic
- Reliable Rhythm Control: Effective in maintaining normal heart rhythm
- Oral Administration: Convenient for outpatient management
Mechanism of Action: Flecainide works by blocking sodium channels, slowing conduction in cardiac tissue and stabilizing cardiac electrical activity, thereby preventing aberrant electrical impulses that cause arrhythmias.
Directions for Use:
- Administer orally, with or without food.
- Maintain consistent dosing intervals as prescribed.
- Regularly monitor heart function and follow-up with healthcare provider.
Warnings:
- Contraindicated in patients with structural heart disease, myocardial infarction, or known hypersensitivity to Flecainide.
- Use caution in patients with history of congestive heart failure or severe liver disease.
- Monitor for proarrhythmic effects; hospitalization may be required for initiation.
Side Effects: Possible side effects include:
- Dizziness
- Visual disturbances
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Tremor If severe side effects occur, seek immediate medical attention.
Flecainide Acetate Tablets by Hikma provide a potent solution for arrhythmia management, delivering precision and efficacy in rhythm control therapy for patients in need.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry separately on low heat. Add QE Home Wool Dryer Balls to reduce wrinkles and increases drying efficiency. Touch up with a low heat iron as needed. Do not bleach or dry clean.
