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Flecainide Acetate

Flecainide Acetate is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

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What it's used for

Flecainide acetate is used in patients without structural heart disease to prevent paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or flutter with disabling symptoms, as well as documented ventricular arrhythmias.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

For patients with sustained ventricular tachycardia, treatment must be initiated in a hospital setting with rhythm monitoring regardless of cardiac status.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Boxed warning / key safety info

Flecainide acetate is associated with an excessive rate of mortality and non-fatal cardiac arrest in patients with asymptomatic ventricular arrhythmias after a heart attack.

Common side effects

Adverse effects include new or worsened heart arrhythmias, such as ventricular arrhythmias.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Flecainide Acetate 100mg Tablet

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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