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What Are The Repercussions Of Overdose Of Flecainide?
Question: My wife took my 100 mg flecainide by mistake should we be worried?
She is 70 and in good shape
She is 70 and in good shape
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
While this one time dose may not be significant or cause harm, it would be best for her to go to an ER where her heart rate and rhythm can be monitored. It's peak blood levels are generally reached in around 3 hours. Alternatively, call her primary physician who knows her health/medical history.
If you happen to have bananas or other high potassium foods in the house, she should have one now, as low levels of potassium can make flecainide more likely to induce arrhythmia.
Again, this one dose may not cause harm, but as I don't know how her body will react to it, and she doesn't need it, either call her doctor who knows her medical history or go to the ER for monitoring.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
While this one time dose may not be significant or cause harm, it would be best for her to go to an ER where her heart rate and rhythm can be monitored. It's peak blood levels are generally reached in around 3 hours. Alternatively, call her primary physician who knows her health/medical history.
If you happen to have bananas or other high potassium foods in the house, she should have one now, as low levels of potassium can make flecainide more likely to induce arrhythmia.
Again, this one dose may not cause harm, but as I don't know how her body will react to it, and she doesn't need it, either call her doctor who knows her medical history or go to the ER for monitoring.
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