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Propafenone

Anti arrhythmia

Description

Propafenone is used to prevent irregular heartbeats such as atrial fibrillation (AF) from occurring again in patients who do not have structural heart disease. Propafenone belongs to the group of medicines known as antiarrhythmics. It works directly on the heart tissue and will slow the nerve impulses in the heart.

Mechanism of action

Propafenone is an antiarrhythmic agent. It has a direct stabilizing action on myocardial cell membranes. Its electrophysiological effect in Purkinje fibers, and to a lesser extent myocardial fibers, Propafenone reduces the fast inward sodium current.

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Mechanism of action

Propafenone is an antiarrhythmic agent. It has a direct stabilizing action on myocardial cell membranes. Its electrophysiological effect in Purkinje fibers, and to a lesser extent myocardial fibers, Propafenone reduces the fast inward sodium current.

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