MULTAQ 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.

MULTAQ 400MG TABLET controls the uneven beating of the heart and helps it to return to normal

Uses of Multaq Tablet

Arrhythmia

Benefits of Multaq Tablet

In Arrhythmia

MULTAQ 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.

Side effects of Multaq Tablet

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 Multaq

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

How to use Multaq 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. MULTAQ 400MG TABLET is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with MULTAQ 400MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

MULTAQ 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

MULTAQ 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.

Driving

SAFE

MULTAQ 400MG TABLET does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

MULTAQ 400MG TABLET is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of MULTAQ 400MG TABLET may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

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

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Quick tips

It may cause blurring of vision. Avoid driving or any activity requiring focus until you know how it affects you.
It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out.
Your doctor may do regular blood tests, chest x-rays, ECG, eye test, thyroid, liver, and lung function tests while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice shortness of breath, swollen ankles or feet and weight gain.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amiodarone derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Class III Agents- anti arrhythmic

Patient concerns

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The ecg report is Sinus Arrhythmia and Short PR interval. What does it mean? What does it mean?

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

Normal for 5 yrs

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Treatment for erectile dysfunction: 1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3.tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects

FAQs

What does MULTAQ 400MG TABLET do to the heart?

MULTAQ 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.

Is MULTAQ 400MG TABLET safe?

MULTAQ 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.

What are the warning signals of liver toxicity caused by MULTAQ 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.

What kind of vision problems occur with MULTAQ 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 MULTAQ 400MG TABLET.

How should MULTAQ 400MG TABLET be taken?

MULTAQ 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.

What if I forget to take MULTAQ 400MG TABLET?

If you forget a dose of MULTAQ 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 MULTAQ 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.

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