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Definition of Tocainide

1. Noun. Antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Tonocard) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias when less dangerous drugs have failed.

Medical Definition of Tocainide

1. 2-amino-n-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)propanamide. An antiarrhythmic agent which exerts a potential- and frequency-dependent block of sodium channels. It is generally well tolerated but induces pulmonary complications in some patients. Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents. Chemical name: Propanamide, 2-amino-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)- (12 Dec 1998)

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