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2. Antiarrhythmic Agents

M/A: This class of agents is indicated for the treatment of an irregular heart rhythm.

Brand Generic Adverse Effects

Cordarone Amiodarone Pulmonary toxicity

Norpace Disopyramide Dry eyes, blurred vision,
negative inotropic effect

Tambocor Flecainide A.V. node suppression

Ethmozine Moricizine A.V. node suppression

Xylocaine Lidocaine CNS stimulation, seizure

Tonocard Tocainide Pulmonary toxicity

Dilantin, Phenytoin Gingival hyperplasia,
Cerebyx ataxia

Procanbid Procainamide S.L.E, blood dyscrasia

Quinidine Quinidine Diarrhea

Therapeutic Use(s):

 Arrhythmia

Terminology

 Pulmonary toxicity: Lung toxicity.
 Gingival hyperplasia: Gum inflammation and bleeding.
 Ataxia: Lack of coordination of muscle movements.
 Nystagmus: Rapid involuntary movement of eyes that may be from side to side, up and down, or
rotatory.
 S.L.E.: Systemic lupus erythematosus (chronic inflammatory disease of connective tissues).
 Blood dyscrasia: Abnormality in blood.
 A.V. node suppression: Slowing down in conduction velocity of heart.
 Negative inotropic effects: Reducing the force of muscle contraction of heart.

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