Ritebeat 200 mg Tablet

Composition of Ritebeat 200 mg Tablet

Ritebeat 200 mg Tablet contains Amiodarone (200mg). It belongs to the Cardiovascular agent class of medicines.

Uses of Ritebeat 200 mg Tablet

Arrhythmia

Key benefits

• In Arrhythmia Ritebeat 200mg Tablet works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart. This helps control the uneven beating of your heart and helps it to beat normally. This medicine thus prevents serious health problems that can sometimes be fatal and reduces your risk of death.

How Ritebeat 200 mg Tablet works

Ritebeat 200 Tablet is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.

How to take Ritebeat 200 mg Tablet

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. Ritebeat 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Ritebeat 200mg 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.\n

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can seriously disturb the heart's rhythm and blood pressure. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Ritebeat 200 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Ritebeat are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Ritebeat 200 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop or change the dose of a heart medicine on your own. Report fainting, a very slow or very fast pulse, or new breathlessness. Keep every follow-up appointment — most of these medicines need periodic blood tests or an ECG.

Do not take Ritebeat if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will check that this is suitable for your particular heart condition.

Interactions with other medicines

Heart medicines interact widely. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about everything you take, including herbal products.

How to store Ritebeat 200 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Ritebeat 200 mg Tablet

Ritebeat 200mg Tablet may cause blurring of vision. Avoid driving or any activity requiring focus until you know how it affects you. It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out. Your doctor may do regular blood tests, chest X-rays, ECG, eye test, thyroid, liver and lung function tests while you are taking this medicine. Notify your doctor if you develop breathlessness, persistent cough, jaundice, restlessness, weight loss/gain or eye problems. Notify your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking as Ritebeat 200mg Tablet can interact with many medicines. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Cardiovascular agent

Chemical class:

Aryl- phenyl ketones