propafenone (Rythmol, Baxarytmon)

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Introduction

Tradename: Rythmol.

Indications

Contraindications

pregnancy category = c

safety in lactation = ?

Dosage

Tabs: 150, 225, 300 mg.

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via liver

elimination via kidney

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Isselbacher et al (ed), Companion Handbook, McGraw Hill, NY, 1994.
  3. Manual of Medical Therapeutics, 28th ed, Ewald & McKenzie (eds), Little, Brown & Co, Boston, 1995, pg 158
  4. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998 - not on National VA formulary
  5. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
  6. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
  7. Prescriber's Letter 13(3): 2006 Cytochrome P450 drug interactions Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=220233&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

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