There are some heart conditions that need to be controlled with medication. One of these is known as sustained ventricular tachycardia. Individuals that suffer from this problem have a heartbeat that is unusually fast and it tends to be persistently fast. This is a serious problem that can be fatal. One medication that you may be prescribed in order to help you to overcome sustained ventricular tachycardia is Procan SR (Procainamide). Procan SR blocks some of the electrical activity that takes place during a heartbeat and normalizes your heartbeats. The oral form of Procan SR (Procainamide) is now marketed in the United States but with your doctor's prescription, you can order Procan SR online from a Canadian pharmacy.

It is important for you to understand how to take Procan SR (Procainamide) in order for it to be effective. Typically, the medication is given at lower doses while you are in the hospital and your doctor will closely monitor you, increasing your dose until it is at the proper level. Procan SR is taken by mouth either with or without food but there may be some differences in the way that you take Procan SR according to the type of tablet that you received.

Because Procan SR (Procainamide) is a sustained release tablets, it is important that it is swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew the tablet as it could cause the medication to enter into your system too quickly and result in some side effects.

There are some cases in which Procan SR (Procainamide) may cause your body to produce immune molecules that can cause illness. If you have skin sores, fever, chills, muscle aches or pain breathing, contact your doctor immediately about this problem. You should also watch for any irregular heartbeats as it may be possible for Procan SR to cause these as well.

Some of the more common Procan SR (Procainamide) side effects that you may experience include a loss of appetite, bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. If these become persistent or if they worsen, speak to your doctor about the problem. If you have any serious Procan SR side effects or an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention for this problem.