Tambocor
Indicated for cardiac arrhythmias, formulated to target sodium channels and alleviate electrical instability to support a normal heart rhythm.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Flecainide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50 · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Tambocor vary by country.
Tambocor details
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation · Atrial Flutter · Ventricular Arrhythmias · Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Therapeutic class
- Antiarrhythmic
- Pharmacological class
- Class Ic Antiarrhythmic
- Contraindications
- heart failure; history of myocardial infarction; second or third degree AV block
- Precautions and warnings
- regular ECG monitoring required; avoid in patients with structural heart disease
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; visual disturbances
- Moderate side effects
- arrhythmia pro-arrhythmic effect; shortness of breath; fatigue
- Serious side effects
- ventricular tachycardia, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Originator
- 3M
- Onset Time
- 1–3 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- beta blockers; digoxin; amiodarone
- Age restrictions
- Dose adjusted based on weight in children.
Patient summary
Indicated for cardiac arrhythmias, formulated to target sodium channels and alleviate electrical instability to support a normal heart rhythm.
Mechanism of action
Flecainide is a Class Ic antiarrhythmic agent. It slows conduction in the cardiac tissues by blocking sodium channels, which helps reduce electrical excitability and restore regular rhythm in atrial and ventricular conduction systems.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Passes into milk, use with caution.
What you will receive
Tambocor is the originator brand name, made by 3M. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with 3M and do not ship the original Tambocor.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Flecainide) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Tambocor
Tambocor contains the active ingredient flecainide, which is indicated for the management of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and ventricular arrhythmias. This treatment is supplied as an oral tablet in strengths of 50mg and 100mg.
Buying Tambocor online
Tambocor is registered across 14 markets, with established availability in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, as well as Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. For expats and people residing without easy access to a pharmacy, ordering online provides consistent access to this medication. Generic flecainide, much of it produced in India, serves as a highly affordable alternative to the original brand, making long-term treatment more accessible for those across the region.