Pronunciation: KWIN-ih-deen
Generic Name: Quinidine Sulfate
Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.
Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets are associated with an increased risk of death when used to treat non-life-threatening irregular heartbeat. This risk may be greater if you have structural heart disease. Talk with your doctor for more information.
Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets are used for:
Treating and preventing certain abnormal heart rhythms.
Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets are an antiarrhythmic. It works by stabilizing the heart rhythm in conditions in which the heart is beating too fast or in an irregular rhythm (antiarrhythmic effect).
Do NOT use Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets
- you have certain severe, uncontrolled, abnormal heart rhythms; muscle weakness due to myasthenia gravis; or you have previously developed unusual bruising while using Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets or similar medicines
- you are taking astemizole, codeine, cisapride, a class III antiarrhythmic medicine (eg, amiodarone), terfenadine, itraconazole, a ketolide antibiotic (eg, telithromycin), a macrolide antibiotic (eg, erythromycin), a nondepolarizing muscle relaxant (eg, pancuronium), a phenothiazine (eg, chlorpromazine), a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (eg, sildenafil), pimozide, a quinolone antibiotic (eg, ciprofloxacin), succinylcholine, terfenadine, or voriconazole
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets:
Some medical conditions may interact with Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of liver or kidney disease; congestive heart failure, heart block, QT prolongation, or other heart problems; low blood pressure; high or low blood calcium levels; decreased blood platelets; or digitalis intoxication
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), nifedipine, or rifampin because the effectiveness of Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets may be decreased
- Amiloride, amiodarone, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (eg, acetazolamide), cimetidine, itraconazole, ketoconazole, thiazide diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide), verapamil, or voriconazole because side effects, such as increased risk of low blood pressure or heart conduction disturbances and racing heart rate, dizziness, or fainting, may occur
- Arsenic, astemizole, cisapride, class III antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone), dofetilide, droperidol, haloperidol, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, indinavir), ketolide antibiotics (eg, telithromycin), macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (eg, sildenafil), pimozide, quinolones , streptogramins (eg, pristinamycin), terfenadine, or ziprasidone because the actions and side effects of Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets and these medicines may be increased
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aripiprazole, beta-adrenergic blockers (eg, metoprolol), digitoxin, digoxin, nondepolarizing muscle relaxants (eg, pancuronium), norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (eg, atomoxetine), procainamide, propafenone, or succinylcholine because the actions or side effects of these medicines may be increased
- Anticholinesterases (eg, pyridostigmine) or narcotic analgesics (eg, codeine) because the effectiveness of these medicines may be decreased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets:
Use Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- It is best to take Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. If stomach upset occurs, you may take it with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Take Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets.
- Swallow Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- Take Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets regularly to receive the most benefit from it.
- Continue to use Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice may affect the amount of Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets in your blood. Talk with your doctor before including grapefruit or grapefruit juice in your diet.
- If you miss a dose of Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for our next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets.
Important safety information:
- Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets.
- Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
- Do not suddenly stop taking Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets without checking with your doctor.
- Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets.
- LAB TESTS, including heart function tests, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Use Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets during pregnancy. Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets are excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are taking Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets.
Possible side effects of Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Blurred vision; diarrhea; heartburn; nausea; stomach discomfort; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); dark urine; dizziness or lightheadedness; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; headache; hearing changes or loss of hearing; mood or mental changes; pale stools; ringing in ears; severe or persistent stomach pain; vision changes; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Quinidine Sulfate side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include diarrhea; disturbed vision; fainting; fast or slow heartbeat; low blood pressure; ringing in the ears; trouble breathing; trouble walking.
Proper storage of Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets:
Store Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Quinidine Sulfate Controlled-Release Tablets. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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