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    • NORPACE CR

    • QTY 60
    • 100 MG
    • Capsule ER

DISOPYRAMIDE (dye soe PEER a mide) treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.


NORPACE CR Lifestyle Interactions

  • Disopyramide Phosphate 100mg, Oral capsule, extended release

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Avoid taking Disopyramide with grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice and grapefruit-containing foods may increase the chance of side effects due to Disopyramide. Contact your prescriber immediately if you experience chest pain, dizziness, fainting or falling spells, palpitations, shortness of breath, or a change in your usual heart beat (fast, slow, or irregular heart beat) while taking Disopyramide.
    Notes for Professionals: CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as grapefruit juice, may increase serum plasma concentrations of disopyramide. Caution should be used with this combination; monitor clinical response and serum disopyramide concentrations.

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