DISOPYRAMIDE belongs to a group of medicines called anti-arrhythmic agents used to treat irregular heartbeats. An irregular heartbeat is a condition in which your heart beats irregularly, too fast, or too slow. DISOPYRAMIDE helps slow the heart rate and prevent arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms).
DISOPYRAMIDE contains disopyramide, i.e., anti-arrhythmic agents. It helps to correct irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart. An irregular heartbeat treatment reduces the risk of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke.
DISOPYRAMIDE should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor might conduct ECGs and blood pressure monitoring during the treatment to monitor your dose. Some people may experience common side effects like blurred or double vision, stomach pain, little or no urinating, and low blood sugar. Most of these side effects of DISOPYRAMIDE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to DISOPYRAMIDE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. DISOPYRAMIDE is not recommended for use in children. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking DISOPYRAMIDE. Inform your doctor before taking DISOPYRAMIDE if you have kidney or liver disease, enlarged prostate, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), or low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia). Do not take DISOPYRAMIDE if you are already on other medications to regulate your heartbeat. Do not drive or operate machinery as DISOPYRAMIDE might cause blurred vision, dizziness, and low blood pressure. Take DISOPYRAMIDE with caution if you are elderly (age above 65), have low body weight, or have kidney or liver problems.
Irregular heartbeats (Arrhythmias)
DISOPYRAMIDE is an anti-arrhythmic agent that is used to treat irregular heartbeats. DISOPYRAMIDE works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart, which cause an irregular heartbeat. Thus, it slows down the rate at which the heart beats and makes the heart rate normal. DISOPYRAMIDE improves heart failure symptoms such as exercise capacity and reduces the number of hospitalizations.
Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before taking DISOPYRAMIDE. Do not take DISOPYRAMIDE if you are a breast-feeding woman. If you are known to be allergic to DISOPYRAMIDE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid intake of alcohol with DISOPYRAMIDE as it may increase the risk of drowsiness. DISOPYRAMIDE may cause vision problems in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Take DISOPYRAMIDE with caution if you have kidney or liver disease, enlarged prostate, heart disease, or low blood sugar levels. Before taking DISOPYRAMIDE, inform your doctor if you are already taking medicines such as antibiotics and antifungal medicines, an anti-malarial (halofantrine), laxatives to treat constipation, anticoagulants, e.g., warfarin, a medicine used to treat glaucoma (acetazolamide), antivirals, e.g., ritonavir, saquinavir. Speak to your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction, palpitations, or an uneven fast or slow heartbeat.
Drug-Drug Interactions: DISOPYRAMIDE may interact with medicines used to treat fungal infections (e.g. Ketoconazole), antibiotic medicines (clarithromycin, erythromycin), other heart rhythm medicines (flecainide, encainide, propranolol, propafenone, quinidine), antivirals (ritonavir, indinavir, saquinavir), beta-blockers (atenolol, sotalol, propranolol), diuretics ('water' tablet) (frusemide, bendrofluazide), anti-epileptics (phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), anticoagulants (warfarin) and antihistamines (terfenadine, mizolastine, astemizole).
Drug-Food Interactions: DISOPYRAMIDE may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking DISOPYRAMIDE.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Long QT syndrome (A heart rhythm disorder), serious heart conditions such as 'AV block, diabetes, enlarged prostate, and bladder obstruction.
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with DISOPYRAMIDE as it may increase drowsiness and reduce the amount of DISOPYRAMIDE in the blood leading to abnormal heart function.
DISOPYRAMIDE should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
DISOPYRAMIDE should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
DISOPYRAMIDE may cause dizziness and blurred vision in some people. So, make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.
Take DISOPYRAMIDE with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Take DISOPYRAMIDE with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
DISOPYRAMIDE is not recommended for use in children.
Arrhythmias: Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) is a condition in which your heart beats abnormally, 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. Pulse indicates your heart rate or the number of times your heart beats in a minute. Normally, the pulse rate increases when you exercise and is slower when you are at rest. Tachycardia is when the heart beats faster than normal, and bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, which causes an irregular and fast heartbeat. Your doctor may run certain tests to diagnose if you have an arrhythmia. Treatment to restore a normal heart rhythm may include medicines like DISOPYRAMIDE, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), a pacemaker, or surgery.