Cardiac risk / QT prolongation / arrhythmias
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Leaflet CHINIDINA ARENA 200mg tablets
- Product code:
- W59968002
- Quantity:
- 30
- Indicated for:
- cardiac arrhythmias
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- quinidine sulfate (antiarrhythmic)
- ATC
- C01BA01 — Cardiovascular system | Antiarrhythmics, class I and III | Antiarrhythmics, class Ia
Precautions:
Quinidine sulfate is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat certain types of cardiac arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. It belongs to class I antiarrhythmics and works by blocking sodium channels in heart cells, stabilizing the heart rhythm.
Quinidine sulfate is administered orally or intravenously, depending on the severity of the arrhythmia. It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and prevent recurrence of arrhythmic episodes.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, or allergic reactions. In rare cases, it can cause serious effects such as QT interval prolongation, which may lead to severe arrhythmias (torsades de pointes). It is contraindicated in patients with complete atrioventricular block, long QT syndrome, or hypersensitivity to quinidine.
Quinidine sulfate is administered orally or intravenously, depending on the severity of the arrhythmia. It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and prevent recurrence of arrhythmic episodes.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, or allergic reactions. In rare cases, it can cause serious effects such as QT interval prolongation, which may lead to severe arrhythmias (torsades de pointes). It is contraindicated in patients with complete atrioventricular block, long QT syndrome, or hypersensitivity to quinidine.
General data about CHINIDINA ARENA 200mg
- Substance:
- quinidine sulfate
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W59968002
- Concentration:
- 200mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- tablets
- Quantity:
- 30
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 28.45 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Compensation lists for CHINIDINA ARENA 200mg Arena
A - Sublist A with 90% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 28.45 RON
- Copayment
- 24.99 RON
- Patient
- 3.46 RON