DILSAVE 400 MG TABLET

SKU: AH_CH_AAR_9511 Category:

Generic : Dronedarone (400mg)

Treatment : Arrhythmia

Pack size  : 10 (Tablet)

Manufacturer : Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Made In : INDIA

UNIT PRICE

$13.29

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Dilsave 400mg Tablet is used to treat various types of serious irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) such as fibrillation and tachycardia. It is an anti-arrhythmic type of medicine and rapidly restores your heart to a steady and regular rhythm.

Dilsave 400mg Tablet should be taken as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate may be needed while taking this medicine. It is important that you keep taking it until your doctor decides it is safe to stop it. If you stop taking this medicine, you may get dangerous uneven heartbeats, which can be life-threatening.

Before getting this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have low blood pressure, drink a lot of alcohol or have liver, heart, or thyroid problems. You should also inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking as many can seriously affect or be affected by this medicine. Some medicines like certain antibiotics and medicines for depression and mental illness should be avoided with this medicine.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor will carry out regular tests to check your liver and thyroid gland. You may also be advised other blood tests, x-rays, and eye tests both before and during treatment.

 

BENEFITS OF DILSAVE TABLET

In Arrhythmia

Dilsave 400mg Tablet works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart. This helps control the uneven beating of your heart and helps it to beat normally. This medicine thus prevents serious health problems that can sometimes be fatal and reduces your risk of death.
 

HOW TO USE DILSAVE TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dilsave 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
 

HOW DILSAVE TABLET WORKS

Dilsave 400mg Tablet is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
 

SAFETY ADVICE

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Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dilsave 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Pregnancy

UNSAFE
Dilsave 400mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
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Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dilsave 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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Driving

SAFE
Dilsave 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
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Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dilsave 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dilsave 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver

CAUTION
Dilsave 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dilsave 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Dilsave 400mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
 

INTERACTION WITH DRUGS

  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • VORICONAZOLE
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • TELITHROMYCIN
  • LOPINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • RIFAMPIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PHENYTOIN
  • NEFAZODONE
  • FLIBANSERIN
  • FINGOLIMOD
  • DABIGATRAN
  • DIGOXIN

 

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE DILSAVE TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Dilsave 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

SIDE EFFECT

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dilsave

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Heart failure
  • Diarrhea
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Rash
  • Fatigue

FAQ's

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Q. What does Dilsave 400mg Tablet do to the heart?

Dilsave 400mg Tablet blocks certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). This way, it helps to restore normal heart rhythm and maintains a regular, steady heartbeat.

Q. Is Dilsave 400mg Tablet safe?

Dilsave 400mg Tablet is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.

Q. What are the warning signals of liver toxicity caused by Dilsave 400mg Tablet?

The warning signals of liver toxicity include yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), tiredness, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, pale-colored stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain or high temperature. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.

Q. What kind of vision problems occur with Dilsave 400mg Tablet?

You may experience blurred vision or see a circle around dazzling light (halos). It may also make your eyes dry or sensitive to light. It can even cause permanent blindness. Therefore, consult your doctor in case you experience any such problems while on Dilsave 400mg Tablet.

Q. How should Dilsave 400mg Tablet be taken?

Dilsave 400mg Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Usually, it is taken once or twice daily with food. It is to be swallowed whole with water and not to be cut or crushed.

Q. What if I forget to take Dilsave 400mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Dilsave 400mg Tablet take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose for a forgotten dose. Do not stop taking Dilsave 400mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. This is because, sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause recurrence of irregular rhythm of heart or may be worse which can be dangerous.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Pack size  – 10

Pack form  – Tablet   

MORE INFORMATION

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 Information Leaflet

Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.

Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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