SDZ Procainamide (Procainamide)
Brand: SDZ Procainamide
Active Ingredient(s): Procainamide
Strength: 100 mg / mL
Pack Size: 10 x 10 mL Injectable
Store at room temperature.
DIN: 02184486
Manufacturer: Sandoz Canada Inc. (Canada)
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Description
SDZ Procainamide (Procainamide) is an antiarrhythmic agent. It is typically used to keep the heart beating normally in people with certain heart rhythm disorders of the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow out of the heart). It may also have other uses.
Additional information
SDZ Procainamide (Procainamide)'s dosage depends on the condition being treated. Your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a schedule that is more appropriate for you. Your doctor or nurse will administer SDZ Procainamide (Procainamide) to you in a hospital or clinical setting. WARNING: Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular (heart) problems. Use with caution in patients with renal (kidney) problems. Use with caution in elderly. In addition to its desired action, SDZ Procainamide (Procainamide) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause lupus-like syndrome (disease in which the immune system attacks its own tissues, causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage in the affected organs). It may cause hypotension (low blood pressure), fever. It may cause skin rash, irregular heartbeat. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to procainamide, procaine, other similar agents, or any component of the formulation, lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own tissues), some serious heart problems. Taking SDZ Procainamide (Procainamide) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with SDZ Procainamide (Procainamide) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.SDZ Procainamide (Procainamide)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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