Description

Usually Disopyramide is well tolerated but occasionally in some cases dry mouth/ nose/ eye, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, blurred vision, urinary problems, headache, skin rash, dizziness, nervousness & impotence (1-3%) may occur.

Pregnancy: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Disopyramide should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Lactation: Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from Disopyramide, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug , taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother

Disopyramide should not be administered to patients with cardiomyopathy and associated congestive heart failure unless the patient is digitalized and adequately compensated. Disopyramide should be used with caution in the presence of digitalis intoxication.

Deliberate or accidental over dosage of oral Disopyramide may be followed by apnea, loss of consciousness & loss of spontaneous respiration. In such a case immediate hospitalization and all life saving measures should be taken.

Membrane stabilizing agent (Sodium channel blockers)