Tambocor (Flecainide) for Heart Disease

Overview
Tambocor is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter, and documented ventricular arrhythmias. Tambocor may be referred to by its drug name, Flecainide.

Tambocor is an antiarrhythmic agent. Tambocor is believed to work by influencing the electrical system of the heart.

How do I take it?
Prescribing information states that Tambocor is generally taken twice a day.

Tambocor comes in tablet form.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Tambocor lists common side effects including headache, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, depression, anxiety, tremors, sensation of numbness or tingling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Tambocor include new or worsened arrhythmias, new or worsened congestive heart failure, and increased risk for death.

For more details about this treatment, visit:
Tambocor – RxList
http://www.rxlist.com/tambocor-drug.htm