Disopyramide affects the way that your heart beats.
Disopyramide is used to treat seriously irregular heartbeat patterns.
Disopyramide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What does disopyramide look like?
Disopyramide 150 mg-TEV
Disopyramide 100 mg-TEV
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking disopyramide?
Before taking disopyramide, tell your doctor if you have
any other type of heart disease or heart problem,
liver disease,
kidney disease,
difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate,
glaucoma, or
myasthenia gravis.
You may not be able to take disopyramide, or you may require a lower
dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Disopyramide is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether
disopyramide will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor
if you are pregnant.
Disopyramide passes into breast milk. It is not known whether disopyramide will affect a
nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
How should I take disopyramide?
Take disopyramide exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these
directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Do not crush, chew, or break any controlled-release (CR) forms of disopyramide. Swallow
them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body.
Do not skip doses or change your dosing schedule without talking to your doctor. Changing
your schedule could make your condition much worse.
Store disopyramide at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose of disopyramide?
Try not to miss any doses of this medication. Missing doses could be very dangerous.
If you do miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose.
Do not
take a double dose of this medication. A double dose could be dangerous.
Where can I get more information about disopyramide?
Your pharmacist has information about disopyramide written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of disopyramide?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking disopyramide and
seek emergency medical attention:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;
swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
a new or a worsening irregular heartbeat pattern;
chest pain, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or
swelling of your legs or feet; or
severe dizziness.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Talk to your
doctor if you experience
mild dizziness or tiredness,
headache,
blurred vision,
dry mouth,
rash, itching,
muscle aches or pains, or
difficulty urinating.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your
doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at
1-800-FDA-1088. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about disopyramide?
Do not skip doses or change your dosing schedule without talking to your doctor. Changing
your schedule could make your condition much worse.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
Disopyramide may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness,
drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.
Do not crush, chew, or break any controlled-release (CR) forms of disopyramide. Swallow
them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body.
What should I avoid while taking disopyramide?
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
Disopyramide may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness,
drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase side effects while you are taking
disopyramide.
Follow any other special instructions given by your doctor regarding food, beverages, and
activities.
What other drugs will affect disopyramide?
Before taking disopyramide, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications:
other medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats such as quinidine
(Cardioquin, Quinora, others), amiodarone (Cordarone), bepridil (Vascor), procainamide
(Pronestyl, Procan, Procanbid), and others;
a beta-blocker such as acebutolol (Sectral), propranolol
(Inderal), metoprolol (Lopressor), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), pindolol
(Visken), nadolol (Corgard), and others;
erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, and others) or
clarithromycin (Biaxin);
phenytoin (Dilantin);
phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal);
cisapride (Propulsid);
rifampin (Rimactane, Rifadin); or
warfarin (Coumadin).
You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your
treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with disopyramide. Talk to your doctor and
pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
What happens if I have an overdose of disopyramide?
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share
your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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