Antiarrhythmic drug to treat rhythm disturbances of the heart; it is most commonly used in patients who have frequent premature ventricular contractions, or cardiac arrest. Administration is either oral or intravenous, and side effects may include systemic lupus erythematosus or worsened cardiac arrhythmias.
A drug used to control irregular or abnormal heart rhythms, monitored to maintain blood levels adequate to control heart rhythm but not high enough to cause toxic reactions.
A drug that slows down the activity of the heart and is used to control abnormal heart rhythm. It is administered by mouth or injection; side-effects may include digestive upsets, dizziness, and allergic reactions.
An antiarrhythmic medication employed to manage specific forms of tachycardia (abnormally fast heart rate). Procainamide might lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, and on rare occasions, confusion. Extended usage of this drug can potentially trigger lupus erythematosus.