Uses of Norpace Capsule 10's

Irregular heartbeats (Arrhythmias)

Medicinal Benefits

Norpace Capsule 10's is an anti-arrhythmic agent that is used to treat irregular heartbeats. Norpace Capsule 10's works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart, which cause an irregular heartbeat. Thus, it slows down the rate at which the heart beats and makes the heart rate normal. Norpace Capsule 10's improves heart failure symptoms such as exercise capacity and reduces the number of hospitalizations.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Norpace Capsule 10's

Low blood sugar
Dry mouth
Nausea
Headache
Constipation
Muscle weakness
Blurred vision
Muscle pain or weakness.
Difficult urination
Dry eyes, nose, and throat
Urinary retention
Frequent urination
Bloating and gas pains
Dizziness
Fatigue

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Norpace Capsule 10's. Do not take Norpace Capsule 10's if you are a breast-feeding woman. If you are known to be allergic to Norpace Capsule 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid intake of alcohol with Norpace Capsule 10's as it may increase the risk of drowsiness. Norpace Capsule 10's may cause vision problems in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Take Norpace Capsule 10's with caution if you have kidney or liver disease, enlarged prostate, heart disease, or low blood sugar levels. Before taking Norpace Capsule 10's, inform your doctor if you are already taking medicines such as antibiotics and antifungal medicines, an anti-malarial (halofantrine), laxatives to treat constipation, anticoagulants, e.g., warfarin, a medicine used to treat glaucoma (acetazolamide), antivirals, e.g., ritonavir, saquinavir. Speak to your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction, palpitations, or an uneven fast or slow heartbeat.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Norpace Capsule 10's may interact with medicines used to treat fungal infections (e.g. Ketoconazole), antibiotic medicines (clarithromycin, erythromycin), other heart rhythm medicines (flecainide, encainide, propranolol, propafenone, quinidine), antivirals (ritonavir, indinavir, saquinavir), beta-blockers (atenolol, sotalol, propranolol), diuretics ('water' tablet) (frusemide, bendrofluazide), anti-epileptics (phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), anticoagulants (warfarin) and antihistamines (terfenadine, mizolastine, astemizole).

Drug-Food Interactions: Norpace Capsule 10's may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking Norpace Capsule 10's.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Long QT syndrome (A heart rhythm disorder), serious heart conditions such as 'AV block, diabetes, enlarged prostate, and bladder obstruction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

KETOCONAZOLE
CLARITHROMYCIN
ERYTHROMYCIN
FLECAINIDE
PROPRANOLOL
PROPAFENONE
QUINIDINE
RITONAVIR
INDINAVIR
SAQUINAVIR
ATENOLOL
SOTALOL
FUROSEMIDE
PHENYTOIN
PHENOBARBITAL
PRIMIDONE
WARFARIN
TERFENADINE
MIZOLASTINE
ASTEMIZOLE

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL
UNSAFE

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Norpace Capsule 10's as it may increase drowsiness and reduce the amount of Norpace Capsule 10's in the blood leading to abnormal heart function.
PREGNANCY
CAUTION

Norpace Capsule 10's should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
BREAST FEEDING
CAUTION

Norpace Capsule 10's should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
DRIVING
UNSAFE

Norpace Capsule 10's may cause dizziness and blurred vision in some people. So, make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.
LIVER
CAUTION

Take Norpace Capsule 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
KIDNEY
CAUTION

Take Norpace Capsule 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
CHILDREN
UNSAFE

Norpace Capsule 10's is not recommended for use in children.

Habit Forming

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Maintain a low-salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium.
Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and keeps blood vessels and the heart in good condition.
Quit smoking as smoking increases blood pressure and heart rate.
Eat a balanced and healthy diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, and low-fat or fat-free products.

Special Advise

Low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Norpace Capsule 10's for effective results.
A regular electrocardiogram (ECG) should be done to see the effect of Norpace Capsule 10's on your heartbeat.

Uses of Norpace Capsule 10's

Medicinal Benefits

Directions for Use

Storage

Side Effects of Norpace Capsule 10's

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

PREGNANCY

BREAST FEEDING

DRIVING

LIVER

KIDNEY

CHILDREN

Habit Forming

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Special Advise