Encainide (Enkaid)

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Encainide (Systemic)

Brand Names : Enkaid

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Description

Encainide (en-KAY-nide) belongs to the group of medicines known as antiarrhythmics. It is used to correct irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm.

Encainide produces its helpful effects by slowing nerve impulses in the heart and making the heart tissue less sensitive.

There is a chance that encainide may cause new heart rhythm problems when it is used. Since it has been shown to cause severe problems in some patients, it is only used to treat serious heart rhythm problems. Discuss this possible effect with your doctor.

This medicine is available only from your doctor in the following dosage form:

Oral

Capsules

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

Enkaid

*† Not commercially available in the U.S. and Canada.

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Encainide (Systemic)

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