Propafenone, also known as Rythmol, is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat conditions characterized by rapid heartbeats, such as atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. Here’s what you need to know:
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Book an Appointment| Propafenone | Flecainide |
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| Propafenone, also known as Rythmol, is a class 1c antiarrhythmic medication used to treat conditions characterized by rapid heartbeats, such as atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. | Flecainide is an antiarrhythmic medication. Flecainide is a medication that is used to prevent and treat irregular heartbeats. |
| This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (and potentially fatal) irregular heartbeats (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation). | It is only recommended for people who have dangerous arrhythmias or who have significant symptoms that cannot be managed with other treatments. |
| It works by inhibiting the activity of certain electrical signals in the heart that cause irregular heartbeats. | It works by preventing certain electrical signals in the heart from causing irregular heartbeats. |
Propafenone is a Class Ic antiarrhythmic agent. Although it has a chemical structure similar to beta-blockers, its beta-blocking effects in humans have shown mixed results.
Yes, Propafenone works directly on heart tissue to slow nerve impulses, which helps maintain a normal heart rhythm.
Combining Propafenone with Metoprolol can lower blood pressure and slow your heart rate, potentially leading to symptoms like slow heartbeat, dizziness, or headaches. Consult your doctor before taking them together.
Common side effects include a strange taste in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, headache, tiredness, and changes in heart rate.
Propafenone typically starts working within 2 to 3 hours when taken as a single oral loading dose, making it effective for recent-onset AFib.
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