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What is atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common, abnormal rhythm of the heart.
The heart contracts (beats) and pumps blood with a regular rhythm, for example,
at a rate of 60 beats per minute there is a beat every second. The heart may
beat faster or slower with a shorter or longer interval between beats, but at
any one rate the interval between beats is constant. This regular rhythm occurs
as a result of regular electrical discharges (currents) that travel through the
heart and cause the muscle of the heart to contract. In atrial fibrillation, the electrical
discharges are irregular and rapid and, as a result, the heart beats irregularly
and, usually, rapidly.
Atrial fibrillation is common; half a million new cases are diagnosed yearly
in the U.S., and billions of dollars are spent annually on its diagnosis and
treatment.
What causes atrial fibrillation?
Normal function of the he...
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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Rythmol Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
In patients without structural heart disease, RYTHMOL (propafenone HCl) is indicated to prolong the time to recurrence of
- paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter (PAF) associated with disabling symptoms.
- paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) associated with disabling symptoms.
As with other agents, some patients with atrial flutter treated with propafenone have developed 1:1 conduction, producing an increase in ventricular rate. Concomitant treatment with drugs that increase the functional AV refractory period is recomm...
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What is Rythmol Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Rythmol Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
- swelling, rapid weight gain;
- slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing (breathing may stop);
- pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
- confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior; or
- seizure.
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Rythmol Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Propafenone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking the activity of certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.
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