Encainide - en-KAY-nide belongs to the group of medication known as antiarrhythmics. It is using to correct irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm.
Encainide produces its helpful effects by slowing nerve impulses in the heart and making the heart tissue less sensitive.
There is a risk that encainide may cause new heart rhythm problems when it is using. Since it has been shown to cause severe problems in some diseaseds, it is only using to treat serious heart rhythm problems. Discuss this possible effect with your family doctor.
This drug is available only from your family doctor in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
*† Not commercially available in the USA and Canada.