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Moricizine

Generic name: moricizine [ mor-IH-siz-een ]
Brand name: Ethmozine

Moricizine sometimes produces new irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). Therefore, it should be used in carefully selected patients. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.


Moricizine is used for:

Treating irregular heartbeat.

Moricizine is an antiarrhythmic. It works by making the heart tissue less sensitive, which brings an irregular or fast heartbeat to a normal rhythm.

Do NOT use moricizine if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using moricizine:

Some medical conditions may interact with moricizine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with moricizine. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if moricizine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use moricizine:

Use moricizine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use moricizine.

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of moricizine:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dizziness; headache; nausea; tiredness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; fast, irregular, or slow heartbeat; shortness of breath; swelling of the legs or ankles.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing; fainting; unconsciousness; vomiting.

Proper storage of moricizine:

Store moricizine at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep moricizine out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about moricizine. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: June 3, 2015

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.