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Quinidine Sulfate.(Drug overview)

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Pronounced: KWIN-ih-dyne

Why is Quinidine Sulfate prescribed?

Quinidine is used to correct certain types of irregular heart rhythms and to slow an abnormally fast heartbeat.

Most important fact about Quinidine Sulfate

It is important to take only the prescribed amount of this medication--no more and no less. Try to keep your doses at regularly spaced intervals, and be sure not to miss any.

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