Procainamide (Systemic)
Brand Names : Procan SR, Promine, Pronestyl, Pronestyl-SR
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is
important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure
the medicine is working properly. This will allow necessary changes in the
amount of medicine you are taking, which also may help reduce side effects.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking
with your doctor
. Stopping it suddenly may cause a serious change in
the activity of your heart. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the
amount you are taking before stopping completely.
Before having any kind of surgery (including dental
surgery) or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge
that you are taking this medicine
.
Your doctor may want you to carry a medical identification card or bracelet
stating that you are taking this medicine.
Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur, especially in elderly patients
and when large doses are used. Elderly patients should
use extra care to avoid falling. Make sure you know how you react to this
medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be
dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert
.
Tell the doctor in charge that you are taking this medicine before you
have any medical tests. The results of some tests may be affected by this
medicine.
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