Darocard Injection 3ml

MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER

Questus Pharma

SALT COMPOSITION

Amiodarone Intravenous Infusion IP

Inj 150mg/3mL

STORAGE

Store below 25°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Darocard Injection 3ml is used to treat various types of serious irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) such as fibrillation and tachycardia (increased heart rate). It is an anti-arrhythmic type of medicine which rapidly restores your heart to a steady and regular rhythm.

Darocard Injection 3ml is given by a slow drip (infusion) into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate may be needed while this medicine is administered. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injection. If you stop taking this medicine, you may get dangerous uneven heartbeats, which can be life-threatening.

The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased blood pressure (hypotension), decreased heart rate (bradycardia), blurred vision, and application site reaction(pain, itching, and skin redness). This medicine can also cause problems with your liver, lungs, nerves, and thyroid gland. Ask your doctor what signs to look out for and report any symptoms you have. This medicine takes a long time to get cleared from the body. You may continue to have side effects after you stop using it. Ask your doctor about ways to prevent or reduce them.

SIDE EFFECTS OF DAROCARD INJECTION

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 Darocard

·         Decreased blood pressure

·         Slow heart rate

·         Blurred vision

·         Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

HOW TO USE DAROCARD INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW DAROCARD INJECTION WORKS

Darocard Injection 3ml is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Darocard Injection 3ml. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Darocard Injection 3ml is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Darocard Injection 3ml is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Darocard Injection 3ml may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Darocard Injection 3ml is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Darocard Injection 3ml is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Darocard Injection 3ml should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Darocard Injection 3ml may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Darocard Injection 3ml may cause hepatic injury. Dose adjustment may be required.