Flecarite 50 Tablet is used to treat irregular heartbeats. Irregular heartbeat is a condition in which your heart beats irregularly, too fast or too slow. Flecarite 50 Tablet helps slow the heart rate and prevent arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms). It is prescribed for patients with ventricular tachycardia, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, or flutter.

Flecarite 50 Tablet contains flecainide, which works by restoring the normal heart rhythm by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart. This helps to maintain a regular and steady heartbeat.

Some people may experience common side effects like dizziness, blurred vision, breathlessness, arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), headache, double vision, weakness, fatigue, fever, and oedema (swelling). Most of these side effects of Flecarite 50 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Flecarite 50 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Flecarite 50 Tablet . Inform your doctor before taking Flecarite 50 Tablet if you have a pacemaker, scheduled operation, or surgery. Inform your doctor before taking Flecarite 50 Tablet if you have an atrial flutter and structural heart disease. Do not take Flecarite 50 Tablet if you suffer from a heart rhythm disorder known as Brugada syndrome, reduced or impaired ventricular function, cardiogenic shock, severe bradycardia (less than 50 bpm), severe hypotension, sinus node dysfunction, atrial condition defects, second-degree or greater atrioventricular block, bundle branch block or distal block. Flecarite 50 Tablet should be used with caution in hypotension, liver impairment, kidney impairment, and electrolyte abnormalities.

Flecarite 50 Tablet is an anti-arrhythmic agent that is used to treat irregular heartbeats. It works by restoring the heart rhythm by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart. This helps to maintain a regular and steady heartbeat. Flecarite 50 Tablet helps treat an irregular heartbeat and can decrease the risk of blood clots; this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. Flecarite 50 Tablet is also used in the treatment of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (a syndrome in which an extra electrical pathway in the heart causes a rapid heartbeat).

• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Headache
• Palpitations
• Double vision
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Oedema (swelling)

If you are known to be allergic to Flecarite 50 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Flecarite 50 Tablet . Inform your doctor before taking Flecarite 50 Tablet if you have a pacemaker, scheduled operation, or surgery. Inform your doctor before taking Flecarite 50 Tablet if you have an atrial flutter and structural heart disease. Do not take Flecarite 50 Tablet if you suffer from a heart rhythm disorder known as Brugada syndrome, reduced or impaired ventricular function, cardiogenic shock, severe bradycardia (less than 50 bpm), or severe hypotension, sinus node dysfunction, atrial condition defects, second degree or greater atrioventricular block, bundle branch block or distal block. Flecarite 50 Tablet should be used with caution in hypotension, liver impairment, kidney impairment, and electrolyte abnormalities.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Flecarite 50 Tablet may have interaction with medicines like anti-viral (atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir), anti-seizures (phenytoin, phenobarbitol, carbamazepine), antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin, ciprofloxacin), antifungal (fluconazole) antacids (cimetidine), anti-depressant (escitalopram, Fluoxetine, paroxetine), anti-arrhythmic (amiodarone, dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, verapamil), anti-histamines (mizolastine and terfenadine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Flecarite 50 Tablet may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking Flecarite 50 Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have an electrolyte imbalance, cardiac dysfunction, liver disease, renal dysfunction, hypotension, Brugada syndrome, or cardiogenic shock, please inform your doctor before taking Flecarite 50 Tablet .

• ATAZANAVIR
• RITONAVIR
• NELFINAVIR
• INDINAVIR
• PHENYTOIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PHENOBARBITAL
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• CLARITHROMYCIN
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• FLUCONAZOLE
• CIMETIDINE
• ESCITALOPRAM
• FLUOXETINE
• PAROXETINE
• AMIODARONE
• DOFETILIDE
• PIMOZIDE
• PROCAINAMIDE
• QUINIDINE
• SOTALOL
• VERAMAPIL
• MIZOLASTINE
• TERFENADINE

• Maintain a low-salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.

• 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 that includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, and low-fat or fat-free products.

• Low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Flecarite 50 Tablet for effective results.

• Regular electrocardiogram (ECG) should be done to see the effect of Flecarite 50 Tablet on your heartbeat. 

• Blood tests like sodium and potassium levels, kidney function, and lung function should be checked before starting the treatment with this medicine.

Arrhythmias: Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) is a condition in which your heart beats abnormally, too fast, or too slow. Symptoms of irregular heartbeat include chest pain, shortness of breath, and fast or slow heartbeat. 60 to 100 beats per minute are generally considered a normal heart rate. Pulse indicates your heart rate or the number of times your heart beats in a minute. Normally, the pulse rate increases when you exercise and is slower when you are at rest. Tachycardia is when the heart beats faster than normal, and bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, which causes an irregular and fast heartbeat. Your doctor may run certain tests to diagnose if you have an arrhythmia. Treatment to restore a normal heart rhythm may include medicines like Flecarite 50 Tablet , an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), a pacemaker, or surgery.