Antiarrhythmics affect the electrical system in your heart. You can understand the purpose of antiarrhythmics by looking at the root words of the term.
Anti = counter or aganist; arrhythmia = an abnormal heartbeat or heart rhythm.
Some generic (brand) names
-amiodarone (Cordarone)
-flecainide (Tambocor)
-procainamide (Procanbid)
-sotalol (Betapace)
What they're used for
- To prevent and treat antiarrhythmics (abnormally fast or slow heartbeats, or heart rhythms)
- To prevent the heart from beating dangerously fast
- To restore normal heart rhythms
How they work
Antiarrhythmic medications work by changing the electrical activity in your heart. The purpose is to restore a normal heart rhythm,
or to prevent abnormally fast rhythms.
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