Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.
Quinidine
Flecainide
Quinidine
Flecainide
Summary of Cin-Quin vs. Tambocor
Summary for Antiarrhythmic
Prescription only
Quinidine is one of the oldest antiarrhythmic medications, but isn't used as often these days since there are better alternatives.
Summary for Antiarrhythmic
Prescription only
Flecainide helps normalize your heart rhythm if you have certain types of arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms). However it can cause dizziness and changes in vision.
Indications of Cin-Quin vs. Tambocor
Indications for
•Treatment of atrial fibrillation or flutter
•Prevention of atrial fibrillation or flutter
•Prevention of ventricular arrhythmias
Indications for
•Prevention of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias (PSVT)
•Prevention of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter (PAF)
•Prevention of ventricular arrhythmias
Pros and Cons of Cin-Quin vs. Tambocor
Pros and Const for Antiarrhythmic
Pros
•A preferred choice for some people with Brugada syndrome
•Available in a lower-cost, generic form
Cons
•Higher chance of death compared to alternatives; only used in very specific scenarios
•Many drug interactions
Pros and Const for Antiarrhythmic
Pros
•Works good to treat certain types of irregular heart rhythms that could be life-threatening
•Is available as a cheaper generic formulation
Cons
•Not a preferred medication if you have heart failure or have had a recent heart attack
•Can cause dizziness or changes in vision
•Dosing needs to be adjusted if you have kidney or liver problems