Encainide Hcl (Encainide Hcl)
Overview of Encainide Hcl
Encainide Hcl is antiarrhythmic agent. Encainide Hcl is investigational drug. Encainide Hcl is used to treat irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) and maintain a normal heart rate.
Indication of Encainide Hcl
Encainide Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Cardiac arrhythmia, Supraventricular arrhythmias, Ventricular arrhythmias.
Contraindication of Encainide Hcl
Encainide (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Cardiogenic shock,Cardiac failure,Conduction system disease.
Side Effects of Encainide Hcl
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Encainide (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Congestive heart failure, Sinoatrial block.,Encainide (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Arrhythmias. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Encainide (HCl) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Encainide (HCl) include Bradycardia, Hypotension, Cardiogenic shock, Asystole, Torsades de pointes, AV block.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Encainide (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Dyspnea, Insomnia, Tinnitus, Blurred vision, Metallic taste.
Precautions of Encainide Hcl
It should be used with caution in patients with a history of a myocardial infarction with left ventriuclar dysfunction because of an increased risk of arrhythmias. Electrolyte imbalances, such as hyperkalemia or hypokalemia, should be corrected before beginning therapy with any antiarrhythmic agent. It should be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus or pre-existing glucose-intolerance. Blood glucose monitioring is recommended. Encainide should be used with caution in patients with kidney or liver impairment, because hepatic impairment may reduced elimination rate of encainide which may lead to toxicity.