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2. Antiarrhythmic agent - Wikipedia

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   Antiarrhythmic agents, also known as cardiac dysrhythmia medications, are a class of drugs that are used to suppress abnormally fast rhythms (tachycardias), such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia.

3. Beta blocker - Wikipedia

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   They are also used in the management of other heart diseases, such as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, mitral valve stenosis or prolapse, and dissecting aneurysm. Additionally, beta blockers find applications in vascular surgery, the treatment of anxiety states, cases of thyrotoxicosis, glaucoma, migraines, and esophageal varices. [13]

4. Adrenergic blocking agent - Wikipedia

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   Since beta 1 receptor are mainly located in the heart, most beta 1 blockers take abnormalities associated with the heart as the target. [5] It treats medical conditions like hypertension, arrhythmias, heart failure, chest pain, myocardial infarction. It treats other symptoms unrelated to heart like migraines and anxiety. [5]

5. Disopyramide - Wikipedia

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   Disopyramide (INN, trade names Norpace and Rythmodan) is an antiarrhythmic medication used in the treatment of ventricular tachycardia. [2] It is a sodium channel blocker and is classified as a Class 1a anti-arrhythmic agent. [3] [4] Disopyramide has a negative inotropic effect on the ventricular myocardium, significantly decreasing the ...

6. Palpitations - Wikipedia

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   There are four types of sensations: Extra-systolic (premature heartbeats), Tachycardic (rapid heart rate), Anxiety-related or Intense palpitations. Anxiety-related palpitations are the most common. [1] [3] They often happen due to stress or psychological factors. We must evaluate patients to tell apart harmless causes from serious heart issues.

7. Trihexyphenidyl - Wikipedia

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   Tachycardia or heart palpitations (fast heart rate) may be noted. Allergic reactions are rare, but may occur. Allergic reactions are rare, but may occur. Many of these peripheral symptoms, especially considering an acute increase in anxiety with various physical complaints, as well as evidence of orthostatic hypotension and tachycardia are ...

8. Cardiotonic agent - Wikipedia

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   Treatment primarily focuses on restoring normal heart rhythm and controlling the heart rate to minimise the risk of complications, including stroke. According to the ACC/AHA guidelines, intravenous digoxin (cardiac glycoside) can be used in atrial fibrillation (Afib) to assist heartbeats. [90]

9. Diltiazem - Wikipedia

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   Diltiazem, sold under the brand name Cardizem among others, is a nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart arrhythmias. [9] It may also be used in hyperthyroidism if beta blockers cannot be used. [9] It is taken by mouth or given by injection into a vein. [9]