Tocainide Hydrochloride (Oral)
Key points
- Treats irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).Belongs to the group of drugs called class antiarrhythmics.
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to tocainide, mexiletine, or lidocaine in the past.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Tocainide Hydrochloride (By Mouth)
Tocainide Hydrochloride (toe-KAY-nide hye-droe-KLOR-ide)
Treats irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).Belongs to the group of drugs called class antiarrhythmics.
Brand Name(s):
Tonocard
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to tocainide, mexiletine, or lidocaine in the past.
How to Use This Medicine:
Tablet
- Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered, even if you feel fine.
- May be taken with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
- You may need to carry identification saying that you are taking tocainide. Ask you doctor about this.
If a dose is missed:
- Take the missed dose as soon as you can, unless you are more than 4 hours late.
- If more than 4 hours late, skip the missed dose and take your medicine at your usual time.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
- Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking cimetidine (Tagametreg;), or other heart medicines such as Inderalreg; or Lopressorreg;.
Warnings While Using This Medicine:
- Check with your doctor before taking tocainide if you have heart (congestive heart failure), kidney, or liver disease.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking tocainide before having any kind of surgery.
- Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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