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Encainide

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Overview

Overview

Encainide (trade name Enkaid) is a class Ic antiarrhythmic agent. It is no longer used because of its frequent proarrhythmic side effects.[1]

References

References

  1. PMID 1900101 (PMID 1900101)
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