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Rythmodan Information

Rythmodan (Disopyramide) is used to treat arrhythmias. An arrhythmia is an irregularity in your heartbeat, which causes your heart to skip a beat, beat unevenly, or beat very fast or slow. This condition occurs when the electrical signals that tell the heart to beat do not work correctly. Anti-arrhythmic agents like Disopyramide work in various areas of the heart to help normalize abnormal heart rhythms. It works by blocking specific electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk of blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.

Rythmodan Side Effects

The most common side effects of Rythmodan may include diarrhea, dry eyes, flatulence, blurred vision, appetite loss, and nausea. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects, such as:
• Chest pain;
• Increased sensitivity to the sun;
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, breathing difficulties, or itching or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat;
• Signs of heart failure, such as shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet

Rythmodan Precautions

Do not use Rythmodan if you are allergic to Disopyramide or other ingredients in this medication. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have heart failure, glaucoma, liver or kidney problems, myasthenia gravis cardiomyopathy; have a long QT interval have urinary retention, think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant; are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Rythmodan and other medications, like amantadine, loratadine, clozapine, ketoconazole, carbamazepine, cobicistat, and mefloquine. Do not use Rythmodan if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant without informing your doctor. Disopyramide should only be taken in pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks. Do not use Rythmodan while breastfeeding without talking to your doctor. Disopyramide passes into your breastmilk, and it may harm nursing infants. It is unknown if this drug is safe for use in children below 18 years of age. Use your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your dose will depend on your body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications you are using. Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not open, crush, or chew the tablets. Take your drug at the exact times of the day to help you remember. You can take Rythmodan before or after meals. This drug can affect your ability to concentrate and react. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the drug affects you. Do not give this medication to someone else even if they have the same symptoms as you do. Store this medication at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do I need a prescription to order Rythmodan?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Rythmodan.