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CHF and arrhythmias
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Drug Name:

NORPACE Rx

Generic Name and Formulations:
Disopyramide (as phosphate) 100mg, 150mg; caps.

Company:
Pfizer Inc.

e-Prescribe this drug via Surescripts


Therapeutic Use:

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Indications for NORPACE:

Documented life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.

Adult Dose for NORPACE:

400–800mg daily in 4 divided doses every 6 hours. For rapid control of ventricular arrhythmias, consider loading dose of 300mg (200mg if body weight <110 lbs). Renal dysfunction, cardiac decompensation, or body wt <110 lbs: see literature.

Children's Dose for NORPACE:

Initiate in hospital. Give as divided doses every 6 hours: <1 year: 10–30mg/kg per day; 1–4 years: 10–20mg/kg per day. 4–12 years: 10–15mg/kg per day. 12–18 years: 6–15mg/kg per day.

See Also:

NORPACE-CR

Pharmacological Class:

Class I antiarrhythmic.

Contraindications:

Cardiogenic shock. 2nd- or 3rd- degree AV block, unless paced. Congenital QT prolongation. Severe renal insufficiency (CrCl ≤40mL/min): CR form not recommended.

Warnings/Precautions:

Correct potassium imbalance before starting. Discontinue if hypotension or CHF worsening occurs; if needed, restart at lower dose after cardiac compensation established. Reduce dose in 1st-degree AV block, consider discontinuing if persistent. Monitor closely or discontinue if QT prolongation or QRS widening occurs. Atrial tachyarrhythmias: digitalize first. Conduction defects. Cardiomyopathy. Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Urinary retention. BPH. Glaucoma. Myasthenia gravis. Chronic malnutrition. Elderly. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.C): may stimulate uterine contractions. Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Interactions:

Avoid other antiarrhythmics except in unresponsive, life-threatening arrhythmias. Avoid CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, erythromycin, clarithromycin); may result in fatal interactions. Hypoglycemia with β-blockers, alcohol. Antagonized by hepatic enzyme inducers (eg, phenytoin). Do not give within 48 hours before or 24 hours after verapamil.

Adverse Reactions:

Anticholinergic effects (eg, dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, blurred vision), GI upset, dizziness, fatigue, impotence, hypotension, heart failure, AV block, edema, rash, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, jaundice, blood dyscrasias, lupus-like syndrome, psychosis.

How Supplied:

Caps—100; CR—100, 500