Natcardine 100mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Natcardine 100mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm). It restores normal heart rhythm by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart. This helps to maintain a regular and steady heartbeat.
Natcardine 100mg Tablet should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with food and at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as this can worsen your condition. Regular follow-up with your doctor is advised while using this medicine.
It may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, ringing in ear, headache and blurred vision. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of kidney function and blood sugar levels while you are taking this medicine.
This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
Natcardine 100mg Tablet should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with food and at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as this can worsen your condition. Regular follow-up with your doctor is advised while using this medicine.
It may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, ringing in ear, headache and blurred vision. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of kidney function and blood sugar levels while you are taking this medicine.
This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
Uses of Natcardine Tablet
Benefits of Natcardine Tablet
In Arrhythmia
Natcardine 100mg Tablet is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place, or slowing down the heart rate during an episode. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
Side effects of Natcardine Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Natcardine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Ringing in ear
- Abdominal pain
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Headache
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Dysphoria (state of generalized dissatisfaction with life)
- Diarrhea
- Visual impairment
- Deafness
How to use Natcardine Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Natcardine 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Natcardine Tablet works
Natcardine 100mg Tablet is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart to correct irregular heartbeat to a normal rhythm.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Natcardine 100mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Natcardine 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Natcardine 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Natcardine 100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Natcardine 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Natcardine 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Natcardine 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Natcardine Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Natcardine 100mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activities require mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Do not start any medicine including prescription or over-the-counter medicines without informing your doctor, as they may alter Natcardine 100mg Tablet levels in your body.
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your sodium and potassium levels, kidney function, and lung function before starting treatment with this medicine.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor blood sugar level while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you experience slow or fast heart rate, chest pain, shortness of breath.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Cinchona alkaloid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Class I Agents- anti arrhythmic
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Natcardine Tablet for?
Arrhythmia
100%
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
FAQs
Does Natcardine 100mg Tablet cause thrombocytopenia?
Yes. Natcardine 100mg Tablet may cause thrombocytopenia. Consult your doctor immediately if you develop any symptoms of thrombocytopenia (easy/ excessive bruising, reddish-purple pinpoint-sized spots in skin, prolonged bleeding from cuts, bleeding from your gums or nose, blood in urine or stools)
Does Natcardine 100mg Tablet cause constipation?
Natcardine 100mg Tablet causing constipation is very rare. However, please consult your doctor if you experience such side effects
How does Natcardine 100mg Tablet treat malaria?
Natcardine 100mg Tablet interferes with malarial parasite's ability to digest hemoglobin and inhibits the spontaneous formation of betahematin (hemozoin or malaria pigment), which is a toxic product resulting from digestion of hemoglobin by parasites.
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