Antiarrhythmics Flashcards
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Common Facts
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Commonly used to treat: arrhythmia (irregular heart rates and rhythms)
Common adverse reactions: other arrhythmias, bradycardia, dizziness, hypotension
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Procan SR
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Class: Class IA
Category: Sodium (Na) channel blocker
Generic name: procainamide, quinidine sulfate
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Xylocard
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Class: Class IB
Category: Sodium (Na) channel blocker
Generic name: lidocaine
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Tambacor
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Class: Class IC
Category: Sodium (Na) channel blocker
Generic name: flecainide
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Rhythmol
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Class: Class IC
Category: Sodium (Na) channel blocker
Generic name: propafenone
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Rhotral, Sectral
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Class: Class II
Category: Beta (B) blocker
Generic name: acebutalol
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Inderal
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Class: Class II
Category: Beta (B) blocker
Generic name: propranolol
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Cordarone
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Class: Class III Category: Potassium (K) channel blocker Generic name: amiodarone Auxiliary label: avoid grapefruit Common dose: 100-200mg daily