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Polfenone, or propafenone, are so-called heart pills that are used in people with cardiac arrhythmias. Indications for the use of Polfenon include supraventricular and ventricular premature contractions, the presence of tachycardia or supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia, as well as supraventricular tachyarrhythmias: nodal tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia in people suffering from Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome, as well as paroxysmal myotomy. atria. Polphenone is also taken when life is threatened by severe symptomatic ventricular tachyarrhythmia.
Dosage and method of administration
Polfenone is a prescription drug. Most often, the dosage and frequency of taking the drug is determined by the doctor. You must strictly follow the doses prescribed by your doctor, because taking a lower or higher dose will either not have a decent effect, or it will be even harmful.
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the drug is administered to adult patients weighing at least 70 kilograms in a daily dose of 450 to 600 mg, divided into 2-3 doses. In some cases, it is possible to administer a daily dose of up to 900 mg, but not longer than -4 days, and the patient should be under the supervision of a cardiologist. Polphenone is not administered children and adolescents under 18 years of age due to the lack of research and the strength of the drug. Producer place Polfenon is Polpharma.
Interaction with other drugs and food
It may interact with other medicationsTherefore, you should inform your doctor about all medications you are taking before starting treatment Polfenone. Interactions between Polfenone a Bisocardem, Acenocumarolem WZF i Metocardem.
Side Effects and Adverse Effects
Side effects and side effectswhen using Polphenone as prescribed by a doctor and in the doses prescribed by him are not common. Occasionally they may occur including: slow heart rate, hypotension or arrhythmias. Side effects on the part of other organs, it can include headaches, eating disorders, a feeling of fullness in the stomach, and even nausea or a feeling of bitter taste in the mouth. You may also experience fatigue, blurred vision, and dizziness. Rarely, there is an allergic reaction to Polphenone.
Contraindications to the use of Polfenon
Polphenone should not be used people who are allergic to the ingredient of the drug. Contraindications it is also heart failure, heart disease, obstructive pulmonary disease, myasthenia gravis, electrolyte disturbances and low blood pressure. Other contraindications to the use of Polfenon is pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as taking antiarrhythmic drugs, antidepressants or anticoagulants, and even some over-the-counter medications.