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Disopyramide, sold under the brand names Norpace among others, is a medication used to prevent ventricular tachycardia. It is typically only used when other medications are not effective. Use is not recommended for less serious arrhythmias. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, urinary retention, nausea, tiredness, and dizziness. Other side effects may include heart failure, arrhythmias, and low blood sugar. Safety in pregnancy is unclear. It is a class 1a anti-arrhythmic and sodium channel blocker. It has a negative effect on the hearts ability to contract.

Disopyramide was approved for medical use in the United States in 1977. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom 84 pills of 100 mg costs the NHS about £27 as of 2021. In the United States this amount costs about 55 USD.