Flecainide Tablet - Flecarite 50 Tablet

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Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Contains / Salt: Flecainide (10 mg)

Flecainide Information

Flecainide is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Flecainide have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Flecainide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Flecainide Benefits & Uses

Flecainide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Arrhythmia

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

Dizziness
Blurred vision
Headache
Fatigue
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Weakness
Trembling

Common

Shortness of Breath
Irregular heartbeat
Wheezing

Flecainide Related Warnings

Is the use of Flecainide safe for pregnant women?

Flecainide has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Flecainide safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Flecainide.

Safe
What is the effect of Flecainide on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Flecainide on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Flecainide on the Liver?

Flecainide has very mild side effects 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

Alfuzosin

Clarithromycin

Mild

Albuterol

Albuterol Tablet

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 -

Atrial Fibrillation
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Diabetes
Heart Failure
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Flecainide

Is this Flecainide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Flecainide.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Flecainide as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Flecainide is safe but it is important to consult a 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 is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flecainide

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Flecainide with alcohol.

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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