Fibricor Injection

Short Description

Fibricor Injection is used to treat various types of serious irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) such as fibrillation and tachycardia.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Fibricor Injection is given by a slow drip (infusion) into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate may be needed while this medicine is administered. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this you are likely to be prescribed tablets to use yourself. If you stop taking this medicine you may get dangerous uneven heartbeats which can be life-threatening.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

nausea vomiting taste change slow heart rate diarrhea

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fibricor Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Fibricor Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Fibricor Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

certain antibiotics and medicines for depression and mental illness

Fibricor Injection is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.

It is injected into the vein by a doctor or healthcare professional. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease.