Natcardine Benefits & Uses

Natcardine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Other Benefits

Arrhythmia

Natcardine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose for quinidine sulfate
Geriatric	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose for quinidine sulfate

Natcardine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Natcardine is used -

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Esophagitis
Rash

Mild

Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Heartburn
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Weakness
Fatigue
Tremor

Natcardine Related Warnings

Is the use of Natcardine safe for pregnant women?

Natcardine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Natcardine safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Natcardine on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Natcardine will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Natcardine on the Kidneys?

Natcardine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Natcardine on the Liver?

Information about safety of Natcardine for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Natcardine on the Heart?

Side effects of Natcardine rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Natcardine with Other Drugs

Natcardine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Acalabrutinib

Acalabrutinib 100 Mg Capsule

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Adefovir

Natcardine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Natcardine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Heart Failure
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Natcardine

Is this Natcardine habit forming or addictive?

Natcardine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Natcardine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Natcardine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Natcardine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Natcardine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Natcardine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Natcardine

When consumed with certain foods, Natcardine may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Natcardine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Natcardine with alcohol.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Natcardine

NATCARDINE 100MG TABLET 10S - ₹0
QUINIDINE TABLET 10S - ₹0

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Quinidex Extentabs (Quinidine sulphate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 529

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