Propafenone

Uses

Propafenone is used in the treatment and prevention of arrhythmia.

How it Works

How Propafenone works Propafenone is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It functions by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart, helping to restore a normal rhythm to an irregular heartbeat.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Propafenone include dizziness, taste changes, vomiting, nausea, and atrioventricular block.

Expert Advice

It may cause dizziness.
Do not drive or perform activities that require mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Do not start any medication, including prescription or over-the-counter medicines, without informing your doctor, as they may alter Propafenone levels in your body.
Your doctor may perform blood tests to check your sodium and potassium levels, kidney function, and lung function before starting treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you experience slow or fast heart rate, chest pain, or shortness of breath.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without consulting your doctor.
You have been prescribed Propafenone to treat irregular heart rhythm.