Propafenone
Propafenone is 1C class anti-arrhythmic drug with local anesthetic effects and direct stabilizing action on myocardial membranes. It acts by blocking sodium channel. It slows down sodium influx into cardiac muscle cells, causing a decrease in excitability of the cells. In addition, it has beta adrenergic blocking property which is responsible for it bradycardia and broncospasm effect.
Indications:
Supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias etc
Side effects:
Alteration in taste, allergic skin rashes, leucopenia, bradycardia, headache, dizziness, visual disturbance, GI disturbance etc
Dosage Form:
Propafenone 150 mg tablets
Compositions:
Brand Names (Company Name)
Pradil (Emcure)
Rhythmonorm (Zydus Cadila)
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