Maxilet 50mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

All Details About Maxilet 50mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Maxilet 50mg Tablet

Description:

Maxilet 50mg Tablet is an anti-arrhythmic medicine used to treat certain types of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm). It restores normal heart rhythm by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart. This helps to maintain a regular and steady heartbeat.

Maxilet 50mg Tablet should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it food and at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as this can worsen your condition. Regular follow-up with your doctor is advised while using this medicine.

Ordinary side effects of this medicine include upper abdominal pain, lightheadedness, tremors, and impaired. Let your doctor know if you are bothered by any of these side effects or they get worse. Your doctor may also advise regular monitoring of liver and kidney function while you are taking this medicine.

This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform doctor if you are suffering from any severe heart, liver or kidney disease. Also let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.

Uses:

Arrhythmia

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Maxilet 50mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Maxilet

Upper abdominal pain
Lightheadedness
Tremors
Impaired coordination

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Maxilet 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Maxilet 50mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Maxilet 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Maxilet 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Maxilet 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

UNSAFE

Maxilet 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

FAQs:

Is Maxilet 50mg Tablet a beta blocker?

No, Maxilet 50mg Tablet is not a beta blocker. It is a sodium channel blocker and belongs to antiarrhythmic class of medicine. It blocks the fast sodium channels in heart, and therefore, helps in treating ventricular arrhythmia (abnormal electrical activity). This medicine blocks certain electrical signals in the heart and stabilizes the heart rhythm.

Does Maxilet 50mg Tablet lower heart rate?

Maxilet 50mg Tablet may lower your heart rate. In addition to this, it may also cause palpitations, irregular heart beats, decrease in blood pressure and atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm). Therefore, you will probably be hospitalized when you begin your treatment with Maxilet 50mg Tablet. Your doctor will monitor you carefully during this time and for as long as you continue to take Maxilet 50mg Tablet.

Is Maxilet 50mg Tablet bad for liver?

Affirmative, Maxilet 50mg Tablet may cause liver damage. This may occur within a few weeks of starting Maxilet 50mg Tablet and is more likely to occur in patients with heart failure. Tolerants who have impaired liver function are monitored carefully. Also, the half life of Maxilet 50mg Tablet is prolonged in patients having liver problems and it stays for more time in body. Tell your doctor if you notice symptoms such as fatigue, dark or “tea-colored” urine, loss of appetite for several days or longer, or pain and tenderness on the right side of the abdomen. Look out if your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice) and consult your doctor immediately.

How do I stop taking Maxilet 50mg Tablet?

Stopping this medicine suddenly may cause arrhythmias to return which will be harmful for you. Therefore, do not attempt to stop this medicine without consulting your doctor. It is recommended to stop this medicine gradually over 1-2 weeks. The duration of treatment varies from person to person and though no precise guide is available, withdrawal of Maxilet 50mg Tablet should be attempted after a suitable arrhythmia-free period.

Do you take Maxilet 50mg Tablet with food?

Affirmative, Maxilet 50mg Tablet should be taken with food or antacids to prevent stomach upset. Maxilet 50mg Tablet is usually prescribed to be taken thrice daily at an interval of every 8 hours. Some people may be advised to take it twice daily, every 12 hours, once their arrhythmias are controlled. You should take it at the same time everyday as this makes it easier for you to remember taking it. Also, drink sufficient quantity of water while sitting in an upright position. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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