propafenone


propafenone

 [pro″pah-fe´nōn] a sodium channel blocking agent that acts on the Purkinje fibers and the myocardium; used as the hydrochloride salt in treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias, administered orally.

propafenone

Rythmol® Cardiology A beta-blocking antiarrhythmic for severe ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias–A Fib, V Tach, conduction block, HTN Complications Ventricular proarrhythmia; conduction defects Adverse effects Neurologic–headache, dizziness, paresthesias, peripheral neuropathy, GI–eg, N&V, anorexia. See Antiarrhythmic, Beta-blockers.

propafenone

A drug used to treat heart irregularities (arrhythmias). A brand name is Arythmol.