Procainamide (Intravenous Route)

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Procainamide (Intravenous Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Pronestyl

Description

Procainamide injection is used to treat irregular heartbeats and to slow an overactive heart. When the heart has a normal heartbeat (rhythm), it will work more efficiently. Procainamide works by slowing the nerve impulses in the heart and reducing the sensitivity of heart tissues.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

The oral dosage forms of this medicine are no longer available in the United States.

Before Using
DR601161 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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