Drug Wikipedia

  Procainamide  Procainamide is a medication used to treat certain heart rhythm problems, particularly ventricular arrhythmias. It is classified as an antiarrhythmic drug and belongs to the class of medications known as Class Ia antiarrhythmics. Procainamide is available under various brand names, depending on the country and the manufacturer. Some common brand names for procainamide include:  1. Pronestyl 2. Procan SR 3. Procanbid 4. Promine 5. Procan 6. Procain 7. Procan-SR 8. Procanbid Extended Release As with any medication, it's essential to use the specific brand name prescribed by your healthcare provider or pharmacist to ensure you are taking the correct medication and dosage. Mechanism Of Action The MOA (Mechanism of Action) of procainamide involves its effects on cardiac ion channels, particularly sodium channels, which are crucial for the conduction of electrical signals in the heart. Here's a more detailed explanation of the mechanism of action:  1. Sod...

  Disopyramide     Disopyramide is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It belongs to the class of drugs known as Class I antiarrhythmics, which work by blocking certain ion channels in the heart that are involved in generating abnormal electrical signals. The drug is primarily used to treat ventricular arrhythmias, which are irregular heart rhythms that originate in the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart. By blocking specific ion channels in the heart, disopyramide can help stabilize the heart's electrical activity and restore a normal heart rhythm. Some common brand names for disopyramide include Norpace and Norpace CR (controlled release). It is available in both immediate-release and extended-release formulations. Mechanism Of Action The MOA (Mechanism of Action) of disopyramide involves its effect on the electrical activity of the heart, specifically targeting ion channels in cardiac cells. Disopyr...

Lidocaine Lidocaine is a commonly used local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic drug. It belongs to the class of medications known as amide local anesthetics. Lidocaine works by blocking nerve signals in a specific area of the body, numbing the region and reducing pain sensations. Lidocaine is available under various brand names, and some of the common ones include: 1.  Xylocaine:  Xylocaine is one of the most well-known brand names for lidocaine and is available in different formulations such as creams, ointments, gels, and injections for local anesthesia. 2.  LidoPatch:  This brand name is often associated with lidocaine patches used for local pain relief, typically applied to the skin to numb the area. 3.  Lidoderm:  Lidoderm is another popular brand name for lidocaine patches used to relieve pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia, a complication of shingles. 4.  Solarcaine:  Solarcaine is a brand name that offers products containing lidocaine...

                                                Mexiletine Mexiletine is a medication primarily used to treat certain heart rhythm disorders, specifically ventricular arrhythmias. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antiarrhythmics. Mexiletine works by blocking sodium channels in the heart, which helps to stabilize the heart's electrical activity and prevent abnormal heart rhythms. One of the common brand names for Mexiletine is "Mexitil." It is essential to note that brand names may vary depending on the country and the manufacturer. Mechanism Of Action The MOA (Mechanism of Action) of Mexiletine involves its activity as a class Ib antiarrhythmic medication. It primarily affects the electrical properties of cardiac cells, specifically by blocking sodium channels. Sodium Channel Blockade :  Mexiletine inhibits the fast inward sodium current in cardiac cells du...

 Flecainide     Flecainide is a medication used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeats, particularly atrial arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. It belongs to a class of drugs called Class IC antiarrhythmics, which work by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart to restore and maintain a regular heart rhythm. Flecainide is sold under various brand names in different countries. Some of the common brand names for Flecainide include: Tambocor Almarytm Apocard Flecatab Flécaine Flécaril Flecamide Flécainide Mylan Flécainide Teva Flécainide EG Flécarone Flécaine Winthrop Flécaine Zentiva Flecainide Accord Flecainide Sandoz It's important to note that the availability of specific brand names may vary from one country to another, and there might be additional brand names not listed here. Always check with your healthcare provider or pharmacist to confirm the specific brand name available in your region. Mechanism Of Action The MOA (Mechan...