The preparation "Propanorm" describes the instructions for use as an antiarrhythmic agent that is capable of blocking fast sodium channels. The active substance of the drug is propafenone.
The drug "Propanorm" is available in the form of round biconvex tablets, which are coated, it has a white or almost white color.
The drug enters the pharmacy network in cardboard packs containing five blisters. Each of them, in turn, contains ten tablets.
The drug can be purchased at any pharmacy, but only by prescription.
For use, the drug "Propanorm" (the instruction contains information about this) can be prescribed by a doctor in the following cases:
- For the treatment of supraventricular and ventricular extrasystoles.
- For prevention, if paroxysmal rhythm disturbances are observed, as well as during their treatment.
- For the prevention and treatment of atrial ventricular tachycardia.
- For prevention, in the event that there is a stable monomorphic ventricular tachycardia.
Due to the serious scope of the drug, as well as its high activity, Propanorm is prescribed with caution to those patients who suffer from the following ailments and disorders:
- myasthenia gravis;
- heart failure;
- cardiomyopathy;
- arterial hypotension;
- hepatic cholestasis;
- liver or kidney failure;
- electrolyte disturbances;
- advanced age (after 70 years);
- the presence of a permanent or temporary pacemaker;
- the simultaneous appointment of other antiarrhythmic drugs.
In addition, the instructions for use attached to the drug "Propanorm" warns of contraindications, which is important to consider when using the drug for treatment. The use of the drug is not recommended if the patient has chronic heart failure, moreover, in severe form, or a severe form of bradycardia. The state of cardiogenic shock and myocardial infarction. Also with arterial hypotension and tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome, and with a number of other serious diseases of the heart region.
It is worth noting that the use of the drug is contraindicated not only for diseases, but also for lactating women, children and adolescents, as well as for everyone who has intolerance to any components of the drug.
Like any other drug, Propanorm tablets (instructions for use contain information about this) have side effects that can affect the cardiovascular, digestive, central nervous, reproductive and hematopoietic systems. A possible consequence of the use of the drug may be allergies, attacks of weakness and bronchospasm.
Nevertheless, if the doctor considered it necessary to prescribe the preparation "Propanorm" for treatment, how many tablets to drink and at what time, the instruction will tell you again.
Although the dosage regimen can be set individually for each patient and adjusted only by a doctor.
According to the instructions, tablets should be taken after meals, swallow them whole, do not chew and drink with water in a small amount.
The initial dose of the drug is 450 milligrams per day, which should be divided into three doses. Then gradually it can be increased (up to a maximum of 900 milligrams).
In order to avoid overdose during treatment with the propanorm drug, the instructions for use should be carefully studied by you, since it contains detailed information about the method of taking the medicine. After all, even with a single dose of the drug at least twice the allowable daily dose, intoxication will manifest itself in an hour. The consequences of an overdose can be very serious.
Therefore, Propanorm must be stored in a place that is inaccessible to children. The place must be dry and protected from direct sunlight. The drug can be stored at room temperature for no more than two years.