Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's

Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medicines called antiarrhythmics used to treat arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) and tachycardia (fast heart rate). An irregular heartbeat is a condition in which your heart beats irregularly, too fast, or too slow.

Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's contains Flecainide acetate that works by reducing the sensitivity of heart muscle cells to electrical impulses. Thus, it slows down and regulates electrical conduction in the heart muscle. Thereby, it helps to restore regular heart rhythm.

Take Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience blurred or double vision, dizziness, headache, nausea, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's or any other ingredients, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's. Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Avoid intake of alcohol with Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's as it may increase dizziness. Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's may cause vision problems in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's.

Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's contains Flecainide acetate that decreases the sensitivity of heart muscle cells to electrical impulses. Thus, it slows down and regulates electrical conduction in the heart muscle. Thereby, it helps to restore regular heart rhythm. Also, it is used to treat atrial fibrillation (rapid muscle contractions in the heart).

• Blurred or double vision
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Tiredness

If you are allergic to Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's or any other ingredients, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's. Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Avoid intake of alcohol with Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's as it may increase dizziness. Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's may cause vision problems in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's. You are recommended to avoid taking Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's if you have a heart block, cardiogenic shock (inability of the heart to pump as much blood as needed by the body) if you have ever had a heart attack, or have any other heart problems.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's may interact with medicines used to treat heart problems (amiodarone, verapamil, propranolol), anticonvulsants (phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine), antidepressants (paroxetine, fluoxetine, reboxetine, bupropion), medicines used to treat stomach ulcers (cimetidine), diuretics (water tablets), antimalarial drugs (quinine), anti-HIV drugs (lopinavir, indinavir, ritonavir), antipsychotics (clozapine) and medicines used to treat allergic reactions (mizolastine, terfenadine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's may interact with alcohol and increase dizziness. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have a pacemaker, irregular or rapid heartbeat after heart surgery, or high or low levels of potassium in blood, kidney, liver, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's.

• AMIODARONE
• VERAPAMIL
• PROPRANOLOL
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PAROXETINE
• FLUOXETINE
• REBOXETINE
• BUPROPION
• CIMETIDINE
• QUININE
• LOPINAVIR
• INDINAVIR
• RITONAVIR
• CLOZAPINE
• MIZOLASTINE
• TERFENADINE

• Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
• Do regular exercise as it helps lower blood pressure and keeps blood vessels and the heart in good condition.
• Quit smoking as smoking increases blood pressure and heart rate.
• Eat a balanced and healthy diet that includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, low fat or fat-free products.

• Certain tests are advised before taking Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's to monitor fluid levels, liver and kidney functioning.
• Low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Flecarite 100 Tablet 10's for effective results.

Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): It is a condition in which your heart beats irregularly, too fast, or too slow. Symptoms of irregular heartbeat include chest pain, shortness of breath, and fast or slow heartbeat. 60 to 100 beats per minute is generally considered a normal heart rate.

Tachycardia: Tachycardia means rapid heartbeat. A heart rate over 100 beats per minute is considered Tachycardia.