Flecainide



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  • Contains / Salt: Flecainide


Flecainide Information



Flecainide Benefits & Uses

Flecainide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Common

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

Mild



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 -



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


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 532



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