Propafenone Pharmacology

Propafenone

About Propafenone
Membrane stabilizing agent, Antiarrhythmic(class Ic).
Mechanism of Action of Propafenone
N/A
Pharmacokinets of Propafenone
Absorption: It is well absorbed after oral administration.
Onset of Action for Propafenone
N/A
Duration of Action for Propafenone
N/A
Half Life of Propafenone
2- 10 hours
Side Effects of Propafenone
1.Nausea
2.Vomiting
3.Heartburn
4.Loss of appetite
5.Stomach cramps
6.Dizziness
7.Drowsiness
8.Headache
9.Weakness
10.Joint pain
11.Muscle pain
12.Sweating
13.Dry mouth
14.Tremors
15.Dyspnea
16.Constipation
17.Fatigue
18.Blurred Vision
Contra-indications of Propafenone
1.Hypersensitivity to Propafenone
2.Heart failure
3.Cardiogenic shock
4.Bradycardia
5.Hypotension
6.Bronchospastic disorders
7.Electrolyte imbalance
Special Precautions while taking Propafenone
1.Renal impairment
2.Hepatic impairment
3.Patients on other cardiac depressant therapy
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Propafenone
Arrhythmia
Interactions for Propafenone
N/A
Typical Dosage for Propafenone
Adults: 150mg 3 times daily, and if sufficient response is not obtained dose can be increased to 225mg 3 times daily. Maximum daily dose: 900mg /day
Schedule of Propafenone
N/A
Storage Requirements for Propafenone
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C. Protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Propafenone
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Propafenone
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Home Delivery for Propafenone in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including propafenone.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for propafenone and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for propafenone may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take propafenone only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for propafenone before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for propafenone with the pharmacy.

Propafenone is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for propafenone might be better known than propafenone itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have propafenone in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for propafenone.