Eclamide Oral

In Depth

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

severe dizziness
fainting
sudden change in heartbeat (unusually faster/slower/more irregular)
chest pain

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

seizures
mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, confusion, unusual thoughts/behavior, hallucinations)
muscle pain/weakness
dry mouth/eyes

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Eclamide Oral Precautions

Before taking procainamide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to local anesthetics (e.g., procaine); or if you have any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

certain heart problems (second- or third-degree atrioventricular block or bundle branch block unless you have a heart pacemaker)
a certain immune problem (lupus)

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

first-degree atrioventricular block
new or recent heart attack
worsening chest pain (angina)
low blood pressure
kidney problems
liver problems
myasthenia gravis

Procainamide may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can infrequently result in serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that require immediate medical attention. The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may affect the heart rhythm (see also Drug Interactions section). Before using procainamide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any of the following conditions:

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