Norbit 100 mg Capsule

Norbit 100 mg Capsule Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

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: September 24, 2024 at 5:38 am
Norbit 100 mg Capsule
Norbit 100 mg Capsule

Uses

Disopyramide is indicated for the ventricular arrhythmias, especially after myocardial infarction, supraventricular arrhythmias.

Dosage

Norbit 100 mg Capsule 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.

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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