encainide

[US]/ɪnˈkeɪnaɪd/
[UK]/ɪnˈkeɪnaɪd/

Translation

n.A Class Ic antiarrhythmic drug used to treat ventricular and supraventricular cardiac arrhythmias by blocking sodium channels.
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the doctor prescribed encainide to treat the patient's ventricular arrhythmia.

encainide treatment showed significant improvement in cardiac function.

researchers conducted a clinical trial to evaluate encainide efficacy.

the patient experienced mild side effects during encainide therapy.

encainide administration requires careful monitoring of cardiac rhythm.

regular blood tests are necessary to check encainide plasma levels.

encainide metabolism varies significantly among different patients.

the study examined encainide's effect on premature ventricular contractions.

encainide dosage must be adjusted based on individual patient response.

patients receiving encainide should avoid certain other medications.

encainide has been shown to reduce the frequency of arrhythmia episodes.

long-term encainide use requires periodic echocardiogram monitoring.

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