Tambocor
Atrial Fibrillation, Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry, Tachycardia, Ventricular + 11 more
Treatment
22 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Tambocor
Treatment for
Atrial Fibrillation
What is Tambocor
Flecainide
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Flecainide is a medication used to treat abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation and flutter. It was first developed in 1966 and synthesized in 1972, and was officially approved by the FDA in 1985. Flecainide belongs to a class of medications called Class I anti-arrhythmic agents, which also includes drugs like encainide and propafenone.
Tambocor
is the brand name
Tambocor Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Tambocor
Flecainide
1985
82
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Flecainide, commonly known as Tambocor, is approved by the FDA for 22 uses like Tachycardia, Supraventricular and Supraventricular tachycardia .
Tachycardia, Supraventricular
Supraventricular tachycardia
Atrial Fibrillation
severe ventricular arrhythmias
prophylaxis of severe Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
prophylaxis of severe Sustained ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular Tachycardia
severe Supraventricular Tachycardias
severe Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
severe Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia
prophylaxis of severe Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
prophylaxis of severe Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia
severe Sustained ventricular tachycardia
prophylaxis of severe ventricular arrhythmias
severe Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
prophylaxis of severe Supraventricular Tachycardias
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Tachycardia, Ventricular
Tachycardia, Ventricular
Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry
Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry
Effectiveness
How Tambocor Affects Patients
Flecainide is a medication used to treat heart arrhythmias by blocking sodium and potassium ion channels in the heart and increasing the amount of energy needed for the heart to beat. It needs to be taken once a day, but it is important to be careful with this medication as it can easily become dangerous if the dose is too high. People with existing structural heart disease or poor heart function should not take flecainide.
How Tambocor works in the body
Flecainide works by blocking sodium channels in the heart and preventing potassium channels from opening. This helps to prolong the refractory period of the heart and lengthen the action potentials in the Purkinjie fibers and muscle fibers. It also blocks the release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, reducing the depolarization of cells.
When to interrupt dosage
The amount of Tambocor is contingent upon the diagnosed disorder, including Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, severe Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia and Tachycardia, Ventricular. The dosage fluctuates, in accordance with the mode of administration (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Oral) detailed in the next table.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
Tachycardia, Ventricular
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
Tachycardia, Supraventricular
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
prophylaxis of severe Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
Tachycardia, Ventricular
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
prophylaxis of severe ventricular arrhythmias
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
Supraventricular tachycardia
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
Ventricular Tachycardia
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
Atrial Fibrillation
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
severe ventricular arrhythmias
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
Atrial Fibrillation
100.0 mg, , 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
Warnings
Tambocor has five counter-indications, meaning it should not be taken when experiencing the conditions in the following table.
Tambocor Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Bundle-Branch Block
Do Not Combine
Shock, Cardiogenic
Do Not Combine
Atrioventricular Block
Do Not Combine
persistent second-degree atrioventricular block
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Flecainide may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Tambocor.
Common Tambocor Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The excretion of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Flecainide.
Acenocoumarol
Major
The metabolism of Acenocoumarol can be decreased when combined with Flecainide.
Anagrelide
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Flecainide is combined with Anagrelide.
Arsenic trioxide
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Flecainide is combined with Arsenic trioxide.
Artemether
Major
The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Flecainide is combined with Artemether.
Tambocor Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lethal dose of flecainide in rats is 1346mg/kg and in mice is 170mg/kg. For those who overdose, symptoms may include changes in their heart's electrical activity such as a slower heartbeat, a longer time between heartbeats, a longer QRS duration, a longer QT interval, increased T wave size, lower heart rate, and weaker heart contractions. Low blood pressure or death may also occur. Treatment should involve providing supportive care and administering drugs to help the heart function. Hemodialysis is not expected to help remove flecainide from the bloodstream.
Tambocor Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Tambocor?
176 active studies are examining the potential of Tambocor to reduce severe ventricular arrhythmias, provide prophylaxis against severe ventricular arrhythmias, and treat Ventricular Tachycardia.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
prophylaxis of severe Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
0 Actively Recruiting
Atrial Fibrillation
94 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
0 Actively Recruiting
severe ventricular arrhythmias
0 Actively Recruiting
Ventricular Tachycardia
13 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Early Phase 1
Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry
0 Actively Recruiting
Tachycardia, Ventricular
0 Actively Recruiting
Tachycardia, Ventricular
0 Actively Recruiting
Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry
0 Actively Recruiting
prophylaxis of severe ventricular arrhythmias
0 Actively Recruiting
Atrial Fibrillation
0 Actively Recruiting
Tachycardia, Supraventricular
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
0 Actively Recruiting
Supraventricular tachycardia
0 Actively Recruiting
Tambocor Reviews: What are patients saying about Tambocor?
5
Patient Review
3/9/2013
Tambocor for A Type of Fast Heartbeat - Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
5
Patient Review
4/10/2014
Tambocor for Atrial Fibrillation
5
Patient Review
3/5/2012
Tambocor for A Type of Fast Heartbeat - Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
4.7
Patient Review
12/21/2011
Tambocor for Atrial Fibrillation
4
Patient Review
4/17/2013
Tambocor for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
4
Patient Review
8/2/2012
Tambocor for Atrial Fibrillation
4
Patient Review
9/6/2012
Tambocor for Atrial Fibrillation
3.7
Patient Review
9/3/2019
Tambocor for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
3.3
Patient Review
11/11/2021
Tambocor for Atrial Fibrillation
3
Patient Review
7/24/2013
Tambocor for Heart Ventricle Rhythm Problem
3
Patient Review
3/30/2012
Tambocor for Life-Threatening Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat
1.3
Patient Review
10/5/2013
Tambocor for Atrial Fibrillation Electrically Shocked to Normal Rhythm
1
Patient Review
5/29/2013
Tambocor for Atrial Fibrillation
Patient Q&A Section about tambocor
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What are 3 side effects of flecainide?
"The person may experience shortness of breath, wheezing, difficult or labored breathing, fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting."
Answered by AI
What is the medicine Tambocor used for?
"This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat. These include conditions such as persistent ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. The medication is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat."
Answered by AI
What are the most common side effects of flecainide?
"Stomach problems. Symptoms may include: constipation, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Vision problems. Symptoms may include: blurred vision, double vision, and decreased vision. Low blood pressure. Symptoms may include: dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and fatigue. Uncontrollable shaking of parts of your body, such as your hands, arms, head, or legs. Headache."
Answered by AI
Does Tambocor lower heart rate?
"You may experience nausea, vomiting, slow heart rate, fainting, or seizure (convulsions) if you overdose on Flecainide (Tambocor)."
Answered by AI