| Trade Name |
Norbit 100 mg Capsule |
| Generic |
Disopyramide Phosphate |
| Weight |
100 mg |
| Type |
Capsule |
| Therapeutic Class |
Membrane stabilizing agent (Sodium channel blockers) |
| Manufacturer |
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Available Country |
Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: |
January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Disopyramide is indicated for the ventricular arrhythmias, especially after myocardial infarction, supraventricular arrhythmias.
Dosage
The recommended dose of Disopyramide is 400 mg /day in 4 divided doses (100 mg capsule 6 hourly).Patients with renal insufficiency should take 100 mg capsule according to the schedule given below:Creatinine clearance (ml/min) >15: Approximate dosing q 8 hrq 12 hrq 24 hrPatients in whom rapid control of ventricular arrhythmia is essential, an initial loading dose of 300 mg Disopyramide is recommended, followed by the appropriate maintenance dosage.
Side Effects
Usually Disopyramide is well tolerated but occasionally in some cases dry mouth/ nose/ eye, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, blurred vision, urinary problems, headache, skin rash, dizziness, nervousness & impotence (1-3%) may occur.
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Precaution
Disopyramide should not be administered to patients with cardiomyopathy and associated congestive heart failure unless the patient is digitalized and adequately compensated. Disopyramide should be used with caution in the presence of digitalis intoxication.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Pregnancy: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Disopyramide should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.Lactation: Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from Disopyramide, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug , taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother
Contraindication
Disopyramide is contraindicated in the pre-existing A-V heart block, shock, glaucoma, urinary retention and known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Acute Overdose
Deliberate or accidental over dosage of oral Disopyramide may be followed by apnea, loss of consciousness & loss of spontaneous respiration. In such a case immediate hospitalization and all life saving measures should be taken.
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