Propafenone - proe-pa-FEEN-none belongs to the group of medication known as antiarrhythmics. It is using to treat abnormal heart rhythms.
Propafenone produces its helpful effects by slowing nerve impulses in the heart and making the heart tissue less sensitive.
There is a risk that propafenone may cause new heart rhythm problems or make worse those that already exist. Since similar medication have been shown to cause severe problems in some diseaseds, propafenone is only using to treat serious heart rhythm problems. Discuss this possible effect with your family doctor.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada