| Type of Drug: | | | | effects. Many moricizine users experience no, |
| | | | or minor, side effects. The frequency and |
| A drug used for specific types of irregular | | | | severity of side effects depend on many |
| heartbeats. | | | | factors including dose, duration of therapy, |
| | | | and individual susceptibility. Possible side |
| How the Moricizine Product Works: | | | | effects include: |
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| Moricizine prevents the occurrence of certain | | | | Digestive Tract: Nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; |
| types of heart disturbances involving the | | | | stomach pain; indigestion; appetite loss; |
| ventricle of the heart that lead to serious | | | | gas; bitter taste; intestinal blockage. |
| life-threatening situations. | | | | |
| | | | Nervous System: Dizziness; drowsiness's; |
| Uses of The Moricizine: | | | | headache; fatigue; nervousness; restlessness; |
| | | | sleep disturbances; vertigo (feeling of |
| To treat life-threatening heart rhythm | | | | whirling motion); abnormal coordination or |
| disturbances. Because of certain effects of | | | | movement; tremor; anxiety; depression; |
| this drug, moricizine use should be reserved | | | | confusion; seizures; coma; hallucinations; |
| for patients in whom the benefits of | | | | memory loss; euphoria (exaggerated sense of |
| treatment outweigh the risks. | | | | well being); agitation; abnormal gait; |
| | | | weakness. |
| Unlabeled Uses: Occasionally doctors may | | | | |
| prescribe moricizine for certain other heart | | | | Circulatory System: Palpitations (pounding in |
| rhythm disturbances. | | | | the chest); chest pain; changes in heart rate |
| | | | and blood pressure; heart rhythm |
| Precautions: | | | | disturbances; heart failure; heart attack or |
| | | | stroke. |
| Heart Rhythm Disturbances: New or worsened | | | | |
| heart rhythm disturbances can result from | | | | Respiratory System: Difficult, accelerated or |
| taking moricizine, especially in patients | | | | cessation of breathing; asthma; cough; sore |
| with serious or advanced heart disease. Close | | | | throat; inflamed sinuses. |
| monitoring and careful dosage adjustment will | | | | |
| be required. | | | | Urinary and Reproductive Tract: Urinary |
| | | | retention, frequency or incontinence; kidney |
| Pregnancy: Adequate studies have not been | | | | pain; difficult or painful urination. |
| done in pregnant women. Use only if clearly | | | | |
| needed and potential benefits outweigh the | | | | Skin: Rash; dry skin; itching; hives; |
| possible hazards to the fetus. | | | | abnormal or decreased sensation; sweating. |
| | | | Senses: Blurred vision; double vision; |
| Breastfeeding: Moricizine appears in breast | | | | involuntary eye movements; eye pain; ringing |
| milk. Because of the potential for serious | | | | in the ears; difficulty speaking. |
| adverse effects, a decision should be made | | | | |
| whether to discontinue nursing or the drug, | | | | Other: Dry mouth; difficulty swallowing; |
| taking into account the importance of the | | | | swollen lips and tongue; decreased sex drive; |
| drug to the mother. Consult your doctor. | | | | impotence; abnormally low body temperature or |
| | | | fever; edema (fluid retention) around the eye |
| Children:Safety and effectiveness in children | | | | socket; muscle and bone pain; fainting; |
| under 18 have not been established. | | | | temperature intolerance. |
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| Lab Tests: LAb tests may be required during | | | | Guidelines for Use: |
| treatment with moricizne. Tests may include : | | | | |
| Electrocardiograms;kidney and liver function | | | | Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. |
| tests. | | | | Serious heartbeat disturbances can result |
| | | | from taking too much or too little of this |
| Drug Interactions: | | | | drug. Dosage changes must be supervised by |
| | | | your doctor. |
| Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are | | | | |
| taking or planning to take any | | | | Contact your doctor immediately if you |
| overthe-counter or prescription medications | | | | develop chest pain or discomfort, |
| or dietary supplements with moricizine. Doses | | | | palpitations (pounding in the chest), |
| of one or both drugs may need to be modified | | | | irregular heartbeat or fever. |
| or a different drug may need to be | | | | |
| prescribed. The following drugs and drug | | | | Unless instructed otherwise by your doctor, |
| classes interact with moricizine: | | | | if a dose is missed, take it as soon as |
| | | | possible. If several hours have passed or it |
| Cimetidine (eg, Tagamet) | | | | is nearing time for the next dose, do not |
| | | | double the dose to catch up, unless advised |
| Digoxin (eg, Lanoxin) | | | | to do so by your doctor. If more than one |
| | | | dose is missed or it is necessary to |
| Propranolol (eg, Inderal) | | | | establish a new dosage schedule, contact your |
| | | | doctor or pharmacist. Use exactly as |
| Theophylline (eg, Theo-Our) | | | | prescribed . |
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| Side Effects: | | | | Hospitalization is required when starting on |
| | | | this medication. |
| Every drug is capable of producing side | | | | |