Tocainide : Before Using

Tocainide - Systemic

Brand Names

Tonocard Tocainide *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For tocainide, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to tocainide or anesthetics. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Tocainide has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems. Studies in pets have shown that high doses of tocainide may increase the possibility of death in the animal fetus.

Breast-feeding problem

Tocainide may pass into breast milk. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of tocainide in children with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Dizziness or lightheadedness may be more likely to occur in the elderly, who are usually more sensitive to the effects of tocainide.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of tocainide. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Congestive heart failure Tocainide may make this condition worse

Kidney disease
Liver disease Effects may be increased because of slower removal of tocainide from the body