Question 1

if i take flecainide and warfarin and verapimil can you still take viagra (sildenafil) for ed or will this affect my heart?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You obviously have some cardiovascular pathology, and decisions about ed medications must be made with the blessings of your doctors. Do not try to obtain these medications without seeing your doctor, as there can be significant risks with their usage - including death.

Question 2

what are uses for tambocor (flecainide)?

Accepted Answer

Tambocor (flecainide): Anti arrhythmic agent usually prescribe by a cardialogist electrophysiologist.

Question 3

please describe the medication: verapamil?

Accepted Answer

CCB: This is a blood pressure medication in the class of calcium channel blockers which results in lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels through blocking calcium mediated constriction. This certain CCB can also affect the heart rate unlike nifedipine.

Question 4

what contraindications of flecainide exist?

Accepted Answer

Structurual abn: Patients with structrally abnormal hearts or with baseline prlonged q t intervals should not take flecanide as it may cause an irregular rythm that can be fatal.

Question 5

what would happen if i took tambocor (flecainide) and monofeme?

Accepted Answer

Drug interactions: There are no known drug interactions between these two medications. Always tell your physician what medicines you are taking so they look at possible interactions before starting you on a new medicine.

Question 6

is flecainide dangerous with a pfo
closure ?

Accepted Answer

NO: Flecainide has been shown to be dangerous in the early period following a myocardial infarction (CAST study). That concern is extrapolated to avoid use in anyone with previous MI. The mechanism is related to scarred ventricular myocardium. PFO closure doesn't involve the ventricles and shouldn't be a problem. Flec is great for AF which is an atrial problem, like PFO closure.

Question 7

can metoprolol and verapamil be taken together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes they can.

Question 8

is flecainide a good medication to control svt?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Controlling svt is one of the approved uses for flecainide. However, you cardiologist is the best person to decide what is right to treat your svt. I'd go with their recommendation.

Question 9

what are the side affects of verapamil (verelan)?

Accepted Answer

Verapamil: Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker that slows conduction at the level of both the sinus node as well as the av node.  This is helpful in atrial arrhythmias like afib and svt to slow the heart rate.  Adverse effects could involve too slow a heart rate.  It also is a vasodilator. This is helpful in hypertension and protecting against coronary spasm.  Adverse events could involve too low a bp.

Question 10

can you take flecainide without taking metoprolol?

Accepted Answer

Flecainide: You absolutely can take Flecainide without taking metoprolol.

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If i take flecainide and warfarin and verapimil can you still take viagra (sildenafil) for ed or will this affect my heart?

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What are uses for tambocor (flecainide)?

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Please describe the medication: verapamil?

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What contraindications of flecainide exist?

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What would happen if i took tambocor (flecainide) and monofeme?

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Is flecainide dangerous with a pfo closure ?

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Can metoprolol and verapamil be taken together?

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Is flecainide a good medication to control svt?

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What are the side affects of verapamil (verelan)?

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Can you take flecainide without taking metoprolol?

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