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Quinidine Gluconate ER overview
BRAND NAMES:
Generic Names:
Quinidine Gluconate Er
Uses:
Treats irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Also treats malaria.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antiarrhythmic, Group IA, Antimalarial
Forms:
Tablet, Capsule, Long Acting Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Quinidine Gluconate ER used for?
Quinidine Gluconate ER is a prescription-only medication that is used to treat or prevent irregular heartbeats. Quinidine Gluconate ER works by restoring regular heart beats in order to prevent the risk of having a stroke or a heart attack.
What form(s) does Quinidine Gluconate ER come in
Tablet
Capsule
Long Acting Tablet
What are common Quinidine Gluconate ER doses?
Tablet 324mg
Common Quinidine Gluconate ER prescriptions
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324mg tabletquiNIDine Gluconate ER
324mg tablet extended release
How to take Quinidine Gluconate ER
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered, even if you feel fine.
Take on an empty stomach - 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Your doctor may tell you to take this medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole - do not break, chew, or crush.
You may need to carry identification so others will know that you are taking quinidine. Ask you doctor about this.
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered, even if you feel fine.
Take on an empty stomach - 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Your doctor may tell you to take this medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole - do not break, chew, or crush.
You may need to carry identification so others will know that you are taking quinidine. Ask you doctor about this.
What to do if you miss a dose of Quinidine Gluconate ER
Take the missed dose as soon as you can unless you are more than 2 hours late, or 4 hours if you are taking extended-release tablets.
If you are more than 2 hours late (4 hours for the extended-release tablets), skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your usual time.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Quinidine Gluconate ER contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to quinidine or quinine. You should not take this medicine if you have lupus or myasthenia gravis (a muscle disease).
Quinidine Gluconate ER warnings
Check with your doctor before taking quinidine if you have blood, kidney or liver disease, asthma, an infection, psoriasis (a skin disease), or overactive thyroid.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking quinidine before you have any kind of surgery.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor.
Talk with your doctor before taking quinidine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quinidine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.
Unusual bruising or bleeding
Quinidine Gluconate ER interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking other heart medicines such as Procan®, Lanoxin®, Cordarone®, or Inderal®, blood thinners such as Coumadin®, acetazolamide (Diamox®), or pimozide (Orap®).
Tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking quinidine before you have any kind of surgery.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor.
Talk with your doctor before taking quinidine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quinidine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.
Quinidine Gluconate ER side effects
Serious Side Effects
Unusual bruising or bleeding
Chest pain
Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
Blurred vision or ringing in the ears
Fever
Skin rash, severe itching or hives
Less Serious Side Effects
Diarrhea, stomach cramps, or loss of appetite
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting
Headache or confusion
Tiredness or weakness
Bitter taste
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