Quinidine Sulfate

Quinidine Sulfate Quinidine-Oral Quinidine Sulfate is used to treat irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and maintain a normal heart rate.

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quinidine Sulfate Uses Quinidine Sulfate is used to treat irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and maintain a normal heart rate. Storage Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose include trouble breathing, trouble walking, vomiting, diarrhea, ringing in the ears, headache, dizziness, disturbed vision, and nausea. Photos QUINIDINE SULFATE QUINIDINE SULFATE How To Use This is best taken on an empty stomach with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water, unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Quinidine Sulfate may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking Quinidine Sulfate. Sustained-release tablets must be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew them. Quinidine Sulfate works best when there is a constant level of Quinidine Sulfate in your body. To do this, take each dose exactly as prescribed at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Try to take each dose at the same time each day. Do not stop taking Quinidine Sulfate without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when Quinidine Sulfate is suddenly stopped. Side Effects Diarrhea, loss of appetite, bitter taste in mouth, dizziness, headache, ringing in the ears, blurred vision or stomach upset may occur. If these symptoms persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if the following effects occur: confusion, easy bruising or bleeding, fever, joint aches. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fainting, irregular heartbeat. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Quinidine Sulfate, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially about: kidney or liver problems, all heart related problems (QT prolongation), muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), any allergies. Quinidine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Quinidine is excreted into breast milk. Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose and remember within 2 hours, take it as soon as remembered. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing schedule. Do not double-up the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Inform your doctor of all the medication you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: other heart medicine, pimozide, ritonavir, mefloquin, warfarin, codeine, succinylcholine, blood pressure medicine, rifamycins, antacids, phenytoin, digoxin, cimetidine, ranitidine, verapamil, diltiazem. Report other drugs which affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as: dofetilide, pimozide, sotalol, procainamide, sparfloxacin, water pills (diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Sudden changes in the amount of salt you use may affect the levels of quinidine in your body. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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