Manufacturer: Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition : Ibutilide
Fibricor Injection is given by a slow drip (infusion) into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate may be needed while this medicine is administered. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, you are likely to be prescribed tablets to use yourself. If you stop taking this medicine, you may get dangerous uneven heartbeats, which can be life-threatening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, taste change, slow heart rate, and diarrhea. This medicine can also cause problems with your liver, lungs, nerves, and thyroid gland. Ask your doctor what signs to look out for and report any symptoms you have. It takes a long time to clear from the body. You may continue to have side effects after you stop using it. Ask your doctor about ways to prevent or reduce them.
Before getting this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have low blood pressure, drink a lot of alcohol or have liver, heart, or thyroid problems. You should also inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking as many can seriously affect or be affected by this medicine. Some medicines like certain antibiotics and medicines for depression and mental illness should be avoided with this injection.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor will carry out regular tests to check your liver and thyroid gland. You may also be advised other blood tests, x-rays, and eye tests both before and during treatment.
Fibricor Injection is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
The pharmacokinetics of ibutilide are linear, its extravascular distribution is rapid and extensive, while its systemic clearance is high (elimination half-life 3-6 hours). Eight metabolites are formed by the liver, only one of which is slightly active.
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
Common side effects of Fibricor
Nausea
Vomiting
Taste change
Slow heart rate
Constipation
Diarrhea
Increased liver enzymes
Sleep disorder
Photosensitivity
Eczema
Heart failure
Rash
Fatigue
Hypersensitivity to ibutilide or any compound in the formulation.
Congenital long QT syndrome.
A patient history of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.
Uncorrected electrolyte abnormalities.
Sinus node disease.
Structural cardiac disease.
Fibricor Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fibricor Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Fibricor Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Ibutilide is indicated for converting acute atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation to normal sinus rhythm (NSR). Off-label uses of ibutilide include as a pretreatment for electro cardioversion.
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Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Fibricor Injection, 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
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It is injected into the vein by a doctor or healthcare professional.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What does Fibricor Injection do to the heart?
Fibricor Injection blocks certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). This way, it helps to restore normal heart rhythm and maintains a regular, steady heartbeat.
Q. How is Fibricor Injection administered?
Fibricor Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Fibricor Injection.
Q. Is Fibricor Injection safe?
Fibricor Injection is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.
Q. What are the warning signals of liver toxicity caused by Fibricor Injection?
The warning signals of liver toxicity include yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), tiredness, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, pale-colored stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain or high temperature. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.
