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Definition of Antiarrhythmic drug
1. Noun. A drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm.
Specialized synonyms: Amiodarone, Cordarone, Encainide, Enkaid, Flecainide, Tambocor, Mexiletine, Mexitil, Quinidex, Quinidine, Quinora, Tocainide, Tonocard
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Lexicographical Neighbors of Antiarrhythmic Drug
Literary usage of Antiarrhythmic drug
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Women's Health and Aging Study: Health and Social Characteristics of edited by Jack M. Guralnik, Linda P. Fried, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Judith D. Kasper, Mary E. Lafferty (1995)
"The rate of antiarrhythmic drug use was 1.9 percent. • The rate of digoxin use
was 13.5 percent. • The rate of antilipemic (cholesterol-lowering) medication ..."
2. Prescription Drug Prices: Price Gouging by Pharmaceutical Companies? (1993)
"It is a cardiac antiarrhythmic drug used for the treatment of life-threatening
ventricular arrhythmias and to treat some patients with less severe ..."
3. Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards by National Research Council (2006)
"Another example of limited contribution to serum fluoride concentration from
Pharmaceuticals was reported for flecainide, an antiarrhythmic drug. ..."
4. Recognition & Management of Pesticide Poisoning by Donald P. Morgan (1989)
"Monitor ELECTROCARDIOGRAM for arrhythmias and, if detected, treat with an
appropriate antiarrhythmic drug. Consult package inserts for dosages and ..."
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