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procainamide, proe-kane-a-mide, correct irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm, slow an overactive heart, this allows the heart to work more efficiently, procainamide produces its beneficial effects by slowing nerve impulses, heart and reducing sensitivity, heart tissues, procainamide, dosage forms, oral, capsules, tablets, extended-release tablets, parenteral, injection, for procainamide, allergic reaction to procainamide, procaine, any other ``caine-type'' medicine, allergic to any other substance, foods, preservatives, dyes, procainamide has not been studied in pregnant women, it has been used in some pregnant women and has not been shown to cause problems, pregnant, may become pregnant, when breast-feeding , procainamide passes into breast milk, children procainamide has been used in a limited number, in effective doses, the medicine has not been shown to cause different side effects, in adults, dizziness , lightheadedness is more likely to occur, elderly, usually more sensitive to the effects, an interaction might occur, change the dose, when you are taking procainamide, health care professionals, antiarrhythmics, medicines for heart rhythm problems, other, effects on the heart, antihypertensives, high blood pressure medicine, effects on blood pressure, antimyasthenics, ambenonium, mytelase, neostigmine, prostigmin, pyridostigmine, mestinon, blocked by procainamide, pimozide, orap, heart rhythm problems other medical problems, procainamide, any other medical problems, asthma, possible allergic reaction , kidney disease , liver disease , slower removal, procainamide from the body, lupus erythematosus, procainamide, the condition to become active, myasthenia gravis, procainamide may increase muscle weakness , take procainamide exactly as directed by a physician, even though you may feel well, do not take more medicine than ordered, procainamide should be taken with a glass of water, an empty stomach 1 hour before, 2 hours after meals so that it will be absorbed more quickly, lessen stomach upset, take the medicine with food, milk, for patients taking the extended-release tablets, swallow the tablet whole without breaking, crushing, chewing it, works best when there is a constant amount, blood, to help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses, best, take the doses at evenly spaced times day and night, are, take 6 doses a day, the doses should be spaced about 4 hours apart, this interferes with my sleep, other daily activities, need help in planning the best times, take my medicine, procainamide will be different for different patients, follow a physician's orders, the directions on the label, the average doses, procainamide, dose is different, the number, capsules, tablets, take depends on the strength, for regular, short-acting, oral, dosage forms, capsules, tablets, for atrial arrhythmias, fast, irregular heartbeat , 500 milligrams, to 1000 mg, 1 gram, every four to six hours, 12.5 mg per kilogram, 5.68 mg per pound, body weight four times a day, for ventricular arrhythmias, fast, irregular heartbeat , 50 mg per kilogram, 22.73 mg per pound, body weight per day divided into eight doses taken every three hours, 12.5 mg per kilogram, 5.68 mg per pound, body weight four times a day, for long-acting oral, dosage form, extended-release tablets, for atrial arrhythmias, fast, irregular heartbeat , 1000 mg, 1 gram, every six hours, use is not recommended, for ventricular arrhythmias, fast, irregular heartbeat , 50 mg per kilogram, 22.73 mg per pound, body weight per day divided into four doses taken every six hours, for injection, dosage form, for arrhythmias, fast, irregular heartbeat , first few doses, given intramuscularly, into the muscle, at 50 mg per kilogram, 22.73 mg per pound, body weight per day in divided doses every three hours, given intravenously, into the vein, by slowly injecting 100 mg, mixed in fluid, every five minutes, infusing 500 to 600 mg, mixed in fluid, over a twenty-five to thirty minute period, doses after the first few doses, 2 to 6 mg, mixed in fluid, per minute infused into the vein, dose, if i miss a dose, and remember within 2 hours, 4 hours, taking the long-acting tablets, skip the missed dose, back to my regular dosing schedule, do not double doses, keep out of a child's reach, store away from heat and direct light, refrigerator, in other damp places, moisture usually present in these areas, the medicine to break down, keep the container tightly closed and store in a dry place, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, important that a physician check my progress at regular visits to make sure the medicine is working properly, this will allow necessary changes, amount, medicine you are taking, which also may help reduce side effects, do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with a physician, stopping it suddenly, a serious change, activity, heart, reduce gradually, the amount you are taking, before stopping completely, before having any kind, surgery, dental surgery, emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor, dentist in charge, carry a medical identification card, bracelet stating, dizziness , lightheadedness may occur, especially in elderly patients and when large doses are used, elderly patients should use extra care to avoid falling, before you drive, dizzy, not alert, taking this medicine before you have any medical tests, some tests, affected by this medicine, side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, side effects occur, fever and chills, joint pain, swelling, pains with breathing, skin rash , itching, confusion, fever, sore mouth, gums, throat, hallucinations, seeing, hearing, feeling things that are not there, mental depression, unusual bleeding, bruising, unusual tiredness , weakness, signs and symptoms, overdose, confusion, decrease in urination, dizziness , severe, fainting, drowsiness , fast, irregular heartbeat , nausea and vomiting , side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, diarrhea, appetite, dizziness , lightheadedness, extended-release tablets is contained in a special wax form, matrix, the medicine is slowly released, after which the wax matrix passes out, the body, sometimes it, seen, stool, this is normal and is no cause for concern, other side effects, brand names, procan sr promine pronestyl pronestyl-sr, procan sr pronestyl pronestyl-sr, category antiarrhythmic