Propafenone
- Generic Name
- Propafenone
- Brand Names
- Rythmol
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C21H27NO3
- CAS Number
- 54063-53-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 68IQX3T69U
- Background
An antiarrhythmia agent that is particularly effective in ventricular arrhythmias. It also has weak beta-blocking activity. The drug is generally well tolerated.
- Indication
Used to prolong the time to recurrence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter (PAF) associated with disabling symptoms in patients without structural heart disease. Also used for the treatment of life-threatening documented ventricular arrhythmias, such as sustained ventricular tachycardia.
- Associated Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Associated Therapies
- -
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