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About Dilsave 400mg Tablet

DRONEDARONE belongs to a group of medications known as 'anti-arrhythmic' primarily used to treat arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) in patients with paroxysmal (sudden attack) or persistent atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat due to poor blood flow). Besides this, DRONEDARONE is also used to treat 'cardioversion' which is a medical procedure that changes the abnormal heartbeat to a normal rhythm. Arrhythmia is a problem associated with the rate of rhythm at which the heart beats.

The DRONEDARONE contains 'Dronedarone' a Class III anti-arrhythmic drug that restores normal heart rhythm and reduces heart rate in atrial fibrillation. DRONEDARONE blocks abnormal electrical signals in the heart. Also, it prevents ventricular fibrillation (a rapid contraction of heart muscle) and ventricular tachycardia (lower chambers of the heart ventricles that beat more quickly than normal).

Take DRONEDARONE as prescribed by your doctor. Your dose and duration of DRONEDARONE will be advised by your doctor depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience a slow heartbeat, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects of DRONEDARONE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.  

Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription, or non-prescription drugs, including vitamins and herbal products. Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to DRONEDARONE or any other medicines, before starting DRONEDARONE. Inform your doctor if you have heart, kidney, or liver problems and electrolyte imbalance. It is advised to consult a doctor if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother. DRONEDARONE is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Do not stop taking DRONEDARONE without consulting your doctor since it may worsen your condition and increase the risk of future heart problems. 

Uses of Dilsave 400mg Tablet

Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) 

Medicinal Benefits of Dilsave 400mg Tablet

DRONEDARONE contains Dronedarone, a class III anti-arrhythmic drug. It treats arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) in patients with paroxysmal (sudden attack) or persistent atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat due to poor blood flow). It blocks abnormal electrical signals in the heart and works by restoring normal heart rhythm. It also prevents ventricular fibrillation (a rapid contraction of heart muscle) and ventricular tachycardia (lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) beat more quickly than normal). DRONEDARONE is used in cardioversion, a medical procedure that changes the abnormal heartbeat to a normal rhythm.

Directions for Use

DRONEDARONE is available in oral tablet formulation. Use DRONEDARONE only when prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on the severity of your medical condition. Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. You can take DRONEDARONE with or without food at regular intervals, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of Dilsave 400mg Tablet

• Slow heartbeat
• Diarrhea
• Increased liver enzymes
• Nausea
• Vomiting 
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Brief your medical history the doctor if you have any heart problems liver, kidney diseases, and electrolyte imbalance (low potassium and magnesium) before starting DRONEDARONE. DRONEDARONE may affect QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than usual to recharge between beats) that can cause serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence it is advised to inform your doctor if you have heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, and a family history of heart diseases. DRONEDARONE is contraindicated during pregnancy since it has harmful effects on the fetus. Consult your doctor before using DRONEDARONE if you are a breastfeeding mother. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any side effects that affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Avoid consumption of alcohol with DRONEDARONE as it may decrease the efficacy of DRONEDARONE. DRONEDARONE is not recommended in patients younger than 18 years of age DRONEDARONE is contraindicated in patients with class IV heart failure requiring hospitalization or referral to a specialized heart failure clinic. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

DRONEDARONE may interact with antibiotics (ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin), HIV drugs (lopinavir, ritonavir, rifampin), fits medicines (carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), antidepressants (nefazodone, flibanserin), multiple sclerosis treating drugs (fingolimod), blood thinners (dabigatran) and heart-related drugs (digoxin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

People with heart problems, liver, kidney diseases, and electrolyte imbalance (low levels of potassium and magnesium) should consult the doctor before taking DRONEDARONE. DRONEDARONE is also contraindicated in pregnancy.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is advised to limit alcohol intake when you are being treated with DRONEDARONE.

PREGNANCY

DRONEDARONE is a pregnancy category X drug, so it is not recommended and is unsafe during pregnancy. It can affect and harm the developing baby. Please seek medical advice for more information.

BREAST FEEDING

It is not known if DRONEDARONE is excreted into breast milk. Due to possible effects on the breastfed infant, DRONEDARONE is not recommended for use if you are a nursing mother. Please consult your doctor for more information before taking DRONEDARONE.

DRIVING

DRONEDARONE is possibly safe and does not affect your ability to drive. However, if you experience any symptoms that may affect your mental focus and ability to drive, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better.

LIVER

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking DRONEDARONE. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing DRONEDARONE.

KIDNEY

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking DRONEDARONE. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing DRONEDARONE.