Norpace Capsule 10's

Norpace Capsule 10's 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 10's helps slow the heart rate and prevent arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms).  

Norpace Capsule 10's 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 10's 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 10's 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 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Norpace Capsule 10's is not recommended for use in children. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Norpace Capsule 10's. Inform your doctor before taking Norpace Capsule 10's 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 10's if you are already on other medications to regulate your heartbeat. Do not drive or operate machinery as Norpace Capsule 10's might cause blurred vision, dizziness, and low blood pressure. Take Norpace Capsule 10's with caution if you are elderly (age above 65), have low body weight, or have kidney or liver problems.

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.

• 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 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-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.

• 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 10's for effective results.
• A regular electrocardiogram (ECG) should be done to see the effect of Norpace Capsule 10's 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 10's, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), a pacemaker, or surgery.