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Antiarrhythmics

Antiarrhythmics are used to slow down heart rate to treat ventricular arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation by relaxing muscles in the heart.

Why are antiarrhythmics prescribed?

  1. Ventricular Arrhythmia (43%)
  2. Atrial Fibrillation (39%)
  3. PSVT (18%)
  4. Malaria (0%)

Key takeaways

Antiarrhythmics are used to treat irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. These medications work by altering the electrical signals in your heart to help it beat more regularly. Antiarrhythmics come in different forms, including oral pills and injections. Examples include amiodarone (Pacerone), sotalol (Betapace), dofetilide (Tikosyn), propafenone (Rythmol SR), and disopyramide (Norpace).

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Pacerone (amiodarone)

as low as$15
AMIODARONE prevents and treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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flecainide

as low as$17
FLECAINIDE prevents and treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It is often used to treat a type of arrhythmia known as AFib (atrial fibrillation). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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Betapace (sorine, sotalol, sotalol AF)

as low as$28
SOTALOL prevents and treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It is often used to treat a type of arrhythmia known as AFib (atrial fibrillation). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It also lowers your heart rate. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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Tikosyn (dofetilide)

as low as$29
DOFETILIDE treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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mexiletine

as low as$32
MEXILETINE treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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adenosine

as low as$8
ADENOSINE helps diagnose heart conditions. It is used during a stress test. It works by increasing blood flow to the heart, which helps create the effect of exercise. This helps show how hard your heart works when it is pumping hard.
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quinidine sulfate ER

as low as$25
QUINIDINE treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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Betapace AF (sotalol AF)

as low as$28
SOTALOL prevents and treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It is often used to treat a type of arrhythmia known as AFib (atrial fibrillation). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It also lowers your heart rate. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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quinidine sulfate

as low as$30
QUINIDINE treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It may also be used to treat malaria. It works by killing the parasite that causes malaria. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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Norpace (disopyramide)

as low as$31
DISOPYRAMIDE treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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propafenone

as low as$41
PROPAFENONE prevents and treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It is often used to treat a type of arrhythmia known as AFib (atrial fibrillation). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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Nexterone

as low as$50
AMIODARONE prevents and treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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Corvert (ibutilide fumarate)

as low as$53
IBUTILIDE treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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quinidine gluconate ER

as low as$66
QUINIDINE treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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Rythmol SR (propafenone ER)

as low as$134
PROPAFENONE prevents and treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It is often used to treat a type of arrhythmia known as AFib (atrial fibrillation). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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Sotylize

as low as$164
SOTALOL prevents and treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It is often used to treat a type of arrhythmia known as AFib (atrial fibrillation). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It also lowers your heart rate. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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Norpace CR

as low as$254
DISOPYRAMIDE treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
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Multaq

as low as$782
Multaq (dronedarone) is used to help manage atrial fibrillation and helps keep your heart beating regularly.

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