{"id":24300,"date":"2022-08-20T09:47:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-20T09:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=24300"},"modified":"2022-08-22T10:51:36","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T10:51:36","slug":"tambocor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tambocor\/","title":{"rendered":"Tambocor &#8211; Flecainide acetate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>100 mg&nbsp;tablets<br>flecainide acetate<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Tambocor is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tambocor is used for the treatment and prevention of changes in the rhythm and speed of the heart.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Tambocor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Tambocor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are hypersensitive to the active ingredient (\u00a0flecainide\u00a0) or any other ingredient in this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>in heart diseases such as heart attack and\u00a0heart failure<\/li><li>in conduction disorders that are not treated with a pacemaker<\/li><li>in case of medication with\u00a0beta-blockers\u00a0in connection with\u00a0heart failure<\/li><li>in some cases of persistent\u00a0atrial fibrillation<\/li><li>at certain types of flaps<\/li><li>Brugada syndrome (disease of the conduction system of the heart)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Tambocor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have any other heart disease<\/li><li>if you have an abnormally low&nbsp;heart rate&nbsp;(&nbsp;bradycardia&nbsp;) or very low&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>if you have a pacemaker<\/li><li>if you have impaired liver or kidney function<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Elderly patients and patients with severely impaired renal function should exercise caution as the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;may need to be lowered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The concentration of the drug in the blood may need to be checked in patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function and patients treated with high\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before treatment is started, cardiac function should be carefully examined.&nbsp;Disturbances in the salt balance may need to be corrected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have certain types of rhythm disorders, a specialist must start this treatment, and hospitalization may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with other medicines used to treat changes in the rhythm of the heart, Tambocor can cause rhythm disturbances or worsen an existing disturbance.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tambocor is not recommended for children under 12 years of age due to a lack of treatment experience.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Tambocor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0This also applies to over-the-counter medicines and herbal remedies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tambocor can affect or be affected if it is taken at the same time as certain other medicinal substances against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>diseases of the heart (eg,\u00a0digoxin\u00a0,\u00a0amiodarone\u00a0,\u00a0quinidine\u00a0, beta-\u00a0blockers\u00a0, or verapamil)<\/li><li>depression (eg\u00a0fluoxetine,\u00a0paroxetine, moclobemide, and\u00a0tricyclic antidepressants\u00a0)<\/li><li>epilepsy\u00a0(eg\u00a0phenytoin, phenobarbital, or carbamazepine)<\/li><li>mental illnesses (eg clozapine)<\/li><li>treatment of\u00a0allergies\u00a0(e.g. mizolastine or terfenadine)<\/li><li>viral infections (eg, ritonavir)<\/li><li>peptic ulcer\u00a0(eg, cimetidine)<\/li><li>smoking cessation (eg bupropion)<\/li><li>fungal infections (eg, terbinafine)<\/li><li>heart failure\u00a0and fluid accumulation in the body&#8217;s\u00a0tissues\u00a0(e.g.\u00a0diuretics\u00a0)<\/li><li>inflammatory conditions (eg\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0)<\/li><li>constipation (e.g. high\u00a0doses\u00a0or frequent intake of\u00a0laxatives\u00a0that can disturb the salt balance)<\/li><li>malaria\u00a0(eg quinine)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some combinations should be completely avoided and others require dose adjustment, so you must consult your doctor before starting medication with Tambocor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The child may be affected during pregnancy.\u00a0Tambocor should only be used during pregnancy if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tambocor passes into breast milk.&nbsp;The child is not likely to be affected.&nbsp;Breastfeeding may only take place with the doctor&#8217;s permission during treatment with Tambocor.&nbsp;Consult your doctor or&nbsp;pharmacist&nbsp;before starting treatment.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to drive and use machines may be affected in some patients who experience&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;such as dizziness and\/or visual disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tambocor contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;of sodium&nbsp;per tablet, i.e. it is almost &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Tambocor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage&nbsp;for adults:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with Tambocor must be started in the hospital.\u00a0A usual\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults is 100 mg 2 times daily.\u00a0If the effect is unsatisfactory, the dose can be gradually increased by 50 mg every 4 days to a maximum of 200 mg twice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When treating to stop a type of heart rhythm disorder called\u00a0atrial fibrillation, the usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is 2 tablets of 100 mg (200 mg) Tambocor if you have a body weight of less than 70 kg.\u00a0If you weigh 70 kg or more, the usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is 3 tablets of 100 mg (300 mg) of Tambocor.\u00a0Treatment begins in the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage&nbsp;for children and adolescents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tambocor is not recommended for children under 12 years of age due to a lack of treatment experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage&nbsp;for elderly patients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elderly patients and patients with certain diseases may need a lower\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel that the effect of Tambocor is too strong or too weak, contact your doctor or\u00a0pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Tambocor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Tambocor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a missed tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Tambocor can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 users):<\/em>&nbsp;Dizziness, a feeling of unsteadiness, and visual disturbances in the form of blurring and difficulty focusing.&nbsp;These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are usually transient and may disappear with continued treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>\u00a0Weakness, extreme tiredness, fever, and fluid accumulation in your\u00a0tissues.\u00a0As with other medicines used to treat changes in the rhythm of the heart, Tambocor can cause rhythm disturbances or worsen an existing disturbance.\u00a0Respiratory distress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em>:\u00a0Decrease in red and\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0and\u00a0platelets.\u00a0Nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, digestive problems, tension.\u00a0Arrhythmia in patients with a certain type of arrhythmia (\u00a0atrial flutter\u00a0).\u00a0Allergic reactions such as skin rashes and hair loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>\u00a0Elevated levels of certain liver enzymes, sometimes with jaundice, which return to normal when treatment is stopped.\u00a0Depression, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, confusion, hallucinations, and memory loss.\u00a0Cramps, crawling\/tingling, disturbances in the coordination of muscle movements, movement difficulties, reduced sensitivity to touch, fainting due to a sudden drop in blood pressure, tremors, nerve disease in the hands and feet, increased sweating,\u00a0redness, sleepiness, headache.\u00a0Dizziness and ringing in the ears (\u00a0tinnitus\u00a0).\u00a0Pneumonia.\u00a0Severe\u00a0hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 users):<\/em>\u00a0Increase in certain\u00a0antibodies.\u00a0Deposit in the cornea\u00a0of \u200b\u200bthe eye.\u00a0Photosensitivity (reaction with skin changes on light-exposed areas).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data):<\/em>\u00a0Various types of changes in heart activity and heart rhythm including heart attack, cardiac arrest,\u00a0heart failure,\u00a0and chest pain have been reported.\u00a0Impaired liver function.\u00a0Impact on the lungs, for example, connective tissue growth, which causes the elasticity to decrease, which makes it difficult to breathe, and the absorption of oxygen deteriorates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different types of rhythm disturbances, some of which are dose-related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Tambocor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the packaging.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacy how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is\u00a0flecainide.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are pregelatinized corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, hydrogenated vegetable oil, and magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tambocor tablets are white, round, and biconvex with a score.\u00a0The diameter of the tablet is approximately 8.5 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tambocor is packed in blisters and each pack contains 20 or 100 tablets.&nbsp;Not all packages may be marketed.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telephone: 08-630 19 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info@medasverige.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mylan Hungary Kft.<br>Mylan UTC 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come to room<br>H-2900<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hungary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tambocor is used for the treatment and prevention of changes in the rhythm and speed of the 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