Tonocard (Tocainide HCl) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 10, 2012

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Tonocard

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Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.
(Generic versions may still be available.)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

TONOCARD^*(Tocainide HCl) is a primary amine analog of lidocaine with antiarrhythmic properties useful in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. The chemical name for tocainide hydrochloride is 2-amino-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl) propanamide hydrochloride. Its empirical formula is C₁₁H₁₆N₂O † HCl, with a molecular weight of 228.72.

Tocainide hydrochloride is a white crystalline powder with a bitter taste and is freely soluble in water. It is supplied as 400 mg and 600 mg tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, and titanium dioxide.

What are the possible side effects of tocainide (Tonocard)?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking tocainide and seek emergency medical attention:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
a new or a worsening irregular heartbeat pattern;
wheezing, coughing, chest pain, or chest discomfort;
unusual bruising or bleeding; or
fever, sore throat, a sore mouth, mouth ulcers, or an infection.

Other, less serious side effects may...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.