MULTAQ 400MG TABLET is used to treat various types of serious irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) such as fibrillation and tachycardia. It is an anti-arrhythmic type of medicine and rapidly restores your heart to a steady and regular rhythm. MULTAQ 400MG TABLET should be taken as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate may be needed while taking this medicine. It is important that you keep taking it until your doctor decides it is safe to stop it. If you stop taking this medicine, you may get dangerous uneven heartbeats, which can be life-threatening. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, weakness, stomach pain, and diarrhea. This medicine can also cause problems with your liver, lungs, nerves, and thyroid gland. Ask your doctor what signs to look out for and report any symptoms you have. It takes a long time to clear from the body. You may continue to have side effects after you stop using it. Ask your doctor about ways to prevent or reduce them. Before getting this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have low blood pressure, drink a lot of alcohol or have liver, heart, or thyroid problems. You should also inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking as many can seriously affect or be affected by this medicine. Some medicines like certain antibiotics and medicines for depression and mental illness should be avoided with this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor will carry out regular tests to check your liver and thyroid gland. You may also be advised other blood tests, x-rays, and eye tests both before and during treatment.

• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Abdominal pain
• Heart failure
• Diarrhea
• Increased liver enzymes
• Rash
• Fatigue

If you miss a dose of MULTAQ 400MG TABLET, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Amiodarone derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::CARDIAC|Action Class::Class III Agents- anti arrhythmic

• Q. Q. What does MULTAQ 400MG TABLET do to the heart??
  Ans: MULTAQ 400MG TABLET blocks certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). This way, it helps to restore normal heart rhythm and maintains a regular, steady heartbeat.
• Q. Q. Is MULTAQ 400MG TABLET safe??
  Ans: MULTAQ 400MG TABLET is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.
• Q. Q. What are the warning signals of liver toxicity caused by MULTAQ 400MG TABLET??
  Ans: The warning signals of liver toxicity include yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), tiredness, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, pale-colored stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain or high temperature. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.
• Q. Q. What kind of vision problems occur with MULTAQ 400MG TABLET??
  Ans: You may experience blurred vision or see a circle around dazzling light (halos). It may also make your eyes dry or sensitive to light. It can even cause permanent blindness. Therefore, consult your doctor in case you experience any such problems while on MULTAQ 400MG TABLET.
• Q. Q. How should MULTAQ 400MG TABLET be taken??
  Ans: MULTAQ 400MG TABLET should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Usually, it is taken once or twice daily with food. It is to be swallowed whole with water and not to be cut or crushed.
• Q. Q. What if I forget to take MULTAQ 400MG TABLET??
  Ans: If you forget a dose of MULTAQ 400MG TABLET take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose for a forgotten dose. Do not stop taking MULTAQ 400MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. This is because, sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause recurrence of irregular rhythm of heart or may be worse which can be dangerous.

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