Procainamide (Intravenous Route)

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Precautions

It is important that your doctor check your progress carefully while you are receiving this medicine to make sure it is working properly. This will allow necessary changes in the amount of medicine you receive and may also help reduce side effects.

Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur with this medicine, especially in elderly patients and when large doses are used. Patients should use extra care to avoid falling. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or not alert.

Side Effects Proper Use
DR601161 Portions of this document last updated: June 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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