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2. Disopyramide - Wikipedia

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   In 1972, when it was one of the only alternatives to quinidine, it was praised for being more potent and somewhat less toxic. [6] However, a 2012 review of antiarrhythmic drugs noted that disopyramide is among the most toxic agents, with a high burden of side effects and increased mortality (compared to placebo) when used to treat atrial ...

3. List of cardiac pharmaceutical agents - Wikipedia

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   Group of pharmaceuticals that are used to suppress abnormally fast rhythms (tachycardias), such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia. Type I (sodium channel blockers) Type Ia Ajmaline; Procainamide; Quinidine; Type Ib Lidocaine; Phenytoin; Type Ic Encainide; Flecainide; Propafenone; Type II (beta ...

4. Verapamil - Wikipedia

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   However, it may be used to treat hypertension if patient has co-morbid atrial fibrillation or other types of arrhythmia. [17] [21] Verapamil is used intra-arterially to treat cerebral vasospasm. [22] It is also used to treat cluster headaches. [23] Tentative evidence supports the use of verapamil topically to treat plantar fibromatosis. [24]

5. 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 ]

6. Calcium channel blocker - Wikipedia

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   Structural formula of diltiazem. Benzothiazepine calcium channel blockers belong to the benzothiazepine class of compounds and are an intermediate class between phenylalkylamine and dihydropyridines in their selectivity for vascular calcium channels. By having both cardiac depressant and vasodilator actions, benzothiazepines are able to reduce ...

7. Tedisamil - Wikipedia

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   Tedisamil (3,7-dicyclopropylmethyl-9,9-tetramethylene-3,7-diazabicyclo-3,3,1-nonane) is an experimental class III antiarrhythmic agent currently being investigated for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Tedisamil blocks multiple types of potassium channels in the heart resulting in slowed heart rate.