Statins are a class of drugs that all work in a similar way to control the level of cholesterol in your blood. Each of the drugs in this class inhibits an enzyme in the body that is needed to produce cholesterol and lead to a reduction in the unhealthy LDL cholesterol. What are Statins […]
Lignocaine, also known as lidocaine, is a drug that is used to treat serious ventricular arrhythmias because of the way that it changes the activity of the heart. It reduces the heart rate and the force of each heartbeat, so the volume of blood pumped around your body each minute is less than usual. It […]
Isoprenaline is a type of drug called a beta-agonist that works on the heart to increase the force and rate of the heart beats. This increases the blood pressure and is useful in the short-term treatment of heart block and shock. It is only available as an injection to be used in a hospital environment […]
Sotalol works to control the rhythm of the heart by increasing the refractory period and blocking beta receptors in the heart. This means that the rate of the heart is decreased and it is less likely that the heart will beat uncontrollably fast. Brand Names and Doses Sotalol is the generic name of the drug […]
Flecainide is an antiarrhythmic drug that works to control the rhythm of the heart by reducing the conduction and contractility of the heart muscle. It does this by inhibiting the fast sodium channels in the heart and increased the refractory time after each heartbeat. Brand Names and Doses Flecainide is the generic name of the […]
Esmolol is a short-acting drug that works by blocking beta receptors that are found in the heart. This causes the heart muscles to contract more slowly, which is useful in the treatment of atrial fibrillation when your heart is beating out of rhythm. Brand Names and Doses Esmolol is the generic name of the drug – […]
Disopyramide is a drug that works by affecting the conductivity of the heart muscle to control the rate and rhythm of the heart beating. It is usually used to treat ventricular tachyarrhythmias, particularly when other treatments haven’t been successful. Brand Names and Doses Disopyramide is the generic name, the name of the active ingredient in the […]
Digoxin is a drug that can be used to treat atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and heart failure due to the effect it has on the heart. It works to change the rhythm of the heartbeat by increasing the force of the heart muscle, reducing the conductivity of the atrioventricular node and reducing the heart rate. […]
Amiodarone is an anti-arrhythmic drug that helps to control the rhythm of the heart beat. It does this in a number of ways by changing the electrical activity in the heart. One of the unique characteristics about amiodarone is its slow time to action and length of action in the body. It can take several […]
Adenosine is a quick-acting drug that affects the electrical activity of the heart. It is given by intravenous (IV) infusion in a hospital environment to control the heart rhythm. What is it used for? Adenosine (Adenocor) is only available as an infusion for intravenous (IV) administration in a hospital environment. It can be used for […]
