Norpace Capsule 10's

Norpace Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called anti-arrhythmic agents used to treat irregular heartbeats. An irregular heartbeat is a condition in which your heart beats irregularly, too fast, or too slow. Norpace Capsule helps slow the heart rate and prevent arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms).  

Norpace Capsule contains disopyramide, i.e., anti-arrhythmic agents. It helps to correct irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart. An irregular heartbeat treatment reduces the risk of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke.

Norpace Capsule should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor might conduct ECGs and blood pressure monitoring during the treatment to monitor your dose. Some people may experience common side effects like blurred or double vision, stomach pain, little or no urinating, and low blood sugar. Most of these side effects of Norpace Capsule 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 Norpace Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Norpace Capsule is not recommended for use in children. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Norpace Capsule . Inform your doctor before taking Norpace Capsule if you have kidney or liver disease, enlarged prostate, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), or low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia). Do not take Norpace Capsule if you are already on other medications to regulate your heartbeat. Do not drive or operate machinery as Norpace Capsule might cause blurred vision, dizziness, and low blood pressure. Take Norpace Capsule with caution if you are elderly (age above 65), have low body weight, or have kidney or liver problems.

Norpace Capsule is an anti-arrhythmic agent that is used to treat irregular heartbeats. Norpace Capsule 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 improves heart failure symptoms such as exercise capacity and reduces the number of hospitalizations.

• 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

Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Norpace Capsule . Do not take Norpace Capsule if you are a breast-feeding woman. If you are known to be allergic to Norpace Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid intake of alcohol with Norpace Capsule as it may increase the risk of drowsiness. Norpace Capsule may cause vision problems in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Take Norpace Capsule with caution if you have kidney or liver disease, enlarged prostate, heart disease, or low blood sugar levels. Before taking Norpace Capsule , 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-Drug Interactions: Norpace Capsule 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 may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking Norpace Capsule .

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

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

• 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.

• Low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Norpace Capsule for effective results.

• A regular electrocardiogram (ECG) should be done to see the effect of Norpace Capsule on your heartbeat.

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 is 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 Norpace Capsule , an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), a pacemaker, or surgery.