Flecainide 50, 100, 150 & 200 Cr Forrester 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg & 200 mg Capsule

Flecainide 50, 100, 150 & 200 Cr Forrester 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg & 200 mg Capsule

S4
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: August 2023


Clinical Summary

Quick overview from the medicine insert

Indication

Control of dysrhythmias including ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation.

Dosage (summary)

Adults: Starting 100 mg/day, max 300 mg/day; high-risk patients: max 100 mg/day.

Special Populations

  • Elderly
  • Renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding; safety not established.

Key Drug Interactions

  • Class I antidysrhythmics
  • Digoxin
  • Amiodarone
  • Cimetidine
  • Fluoxetine

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to flecainide
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Heart failure
  • Complete heart block

Common side effects

  • Dizziness
  • Visual impairment
  • Pro-dysrhythmic effects
  • Fatigue

Counselling Points

  • Monitor for dizziness and visual disturbances.
  • Avoid driving until effects are known.
  • Report any new or worsening symptoms.

Serious warnings

  • Increased mortality risk in post-myocardial infarction patients
  • Caution in patients with conduction disorders
  • Pro-dysrhythmic effects
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