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Definition of Flecainide

1. Noun. Oral antiarrhythmic medication (trade name Tambocor) used as a last resort in treating arrhythmias; increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients.

Definition of Flecainide

1. Noun. An antiarrhythmic agent used to prevent and treat tachyarrhythmias. ¹

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Medical Definition of Flecainide

1. N-(2-piperidinylmethyl)-2,5-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)benzamide. A potent anti-arrhythmia agent, effective in a wide range of ventricular and atrial arrhythmias and tachycardias. Paradoxically, however, in myocardial infarct patients with either symptomatic or asymptomatic arrhythmia, flecainide exacerbates the arrhythmia and is not recommended for use in these patients. Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents. Chemical name: Benzamide, N-(2-piperidinylmethyl)-2,5-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)- (12 Dec 1998)

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