Brand Names

Category

• Antiarrhythmic

Description Drug

Procainamide - proe-KANE-a-mide is using to correct irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm and to slow an overactive heart. This allows the heart to work more efficiently. Procainamide produces its beneficial effects by slowing nerve impulses in the heart and reducing sensitivity of heart tissues.

Procainamide is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Capsules - USA and Canada
• Tablets - USA
• Extended-release tablets - USA and Canada

Parenteral
• Injection - USA and Canada

Brand Names

Some commonly using brand names are:

In the USA

• Procan SR
• Promine
• Pronestyl
• Pronestyl-SR

In Canada

• Procan SR
• Pronestyl
• Pronestyl-SR

Generic name product may be available in the USA and Canada.