Flecainide Benefits & Uses

Flecainide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Atrial Fibrillation

Other Benefits

Atrial flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia
Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome
Supraventricular Tachycardia

Flecainide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Atrial Fibrillation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Atrial Fibrillation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Supraventricular Tachycardia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Supraventricular Tachycardia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Supraventricular Tachycardia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Flecainide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flecainide is used -

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)

Mild

Dizziness
Blurred vision
Headache
Fatigue
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Weakness
Trembling

Common

Shortness of Breath
Irregular heartbeat
Wheezing

Flecainide Related Warnings

Is the use of Flecainide safe for pregnant women?

Flecainide has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Flecainide safe during breastfeeding?

Flecainide does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Flecainide on the Kidneys?

Flecainide rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flecainide on the Liver?

Flecainide may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flecainide on the Heart?

Flecainide is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flecainide with Other Drugs

Flecainide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfuzosin

Clarithromycin

Mild

Albuterol

Albuterol Tablet

Flecainide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flecainide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Atrial Fibrillation
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Diabetes
Heart Failure
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Flecainide

Is this Flecainide habit forming or addictive?

Flecainide is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Flecainide can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Flecainide is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Flecainide in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Flecainide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flecainide

Taking Flecainide with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flecainide

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Flecainide with alcohol will be.

Unknown