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Ethmozine, |moricizine Moricizine Hydrochloride

moricizine

Generic Name: moricizine (more IH sih zeen)
Brand Names: Ethmozine

What is moricizine?

Moricizine affects the way that your heart beats.

Moricizine is used to treat seriously irregular heartbeat patterns.

Moricizine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about moricizine?

Call your doctor immediately if you experience chest pain, chest discomfort, worsening irregular heartbeats, or a fever.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking moricizine?

Before taking moricizine, tell your doctor if you have

• any other type of heart disease or heart problems,

• liver disease, or
• kidney disease.

You may not be able to take moricizine, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

How should I take moricizine?

Take moricizine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Try not to miss any doses of this medication. Missing doses could be very dangerous.

If you do miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication. A double dose could be dangerous.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a moricizine overdose include vomiting, tiredness, dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, severe chest pain, a heart attack, difficulty breathing, and coma.

What should I avoid while taking moricizine?

Moricizine side effects

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

• a new or a worsening irregular heartbeat pattern;

• fever; or

• chest pain or chest discomfort.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take moricizine and talk to your doctor if you experience

• dizziness or tiredness;

• anxiety;

• upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea;

• dry mouth;

• headache; or

• blurred vision.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect moricizine?

Before taking moricizine, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

• cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);

• cisapride (Propulsid);

• diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Diltia XT, Tiazac);

• propranolol (Inderal);

• theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-Bid, Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin, Aerolate, Theolair, others);

• warfarin (Coumadin); or

• dofetilide (Tikosyn), procainamide (Procan SR, Procanbid, Pronestyl, Pronestyl-SR), sotalol (Betapace, Betapace AF), or another medicine used to treat irregular heartbeats.

You may not be able to take moricizine or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with moricizine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about moricizine written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Moricizine is available with a prescription under the brand name Ethmozine. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Ethmozine 200 mg--light-green, oval, film-coated tablets

• Ethmozine 250 mg--light-orange, oval, film-coated tablets

• Ethmozine 300 mg--light-blue, oval, film-coated tablets

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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