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Etacizin (ethacizine)

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Etacizin (generic name: ethacizine) is a ethacizine drug. It is currently in unknown development for Supraventricular arrhythmia, Ventricular arrhythmia.

Etacizin works by blocking potassium channels in the heart, which helps to regulate abnormal heart rhythms.

Etacizin is a small molecule class Ic antiarrhythmic agent. It is used to treat severe and/or refractory ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias, particularly those accompanied by organic heart disease, and refractory tachycardia associated with Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome.

At a glance

Generic nameethacizine
Drug classethacizine
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
Phaseunknown

Mechanism of action

Think of the heart as a muscle that needs to beat in a regular rhythm. Potassium channels help control how fast the heart muscle contracts and relaxes. By blocking these channels, etacizin helps to slow down the heart rate and restore a normal rhythm.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about Etacizin

What is Etacizin?

Etacizin (ethacizine) is a ethacizine drug, indicated for Supraventricular arrhythmia, Ventricular arrhythmia.

How does Etacizin work?

Etacizin works by blocking potassium channels in the heart, which helps to regulate abnormal heart rhythms.

What is Etacizin used for?

Etacizin is indicated for Supraventricular arrhythmia, Ventricular arrhythmia.

What is the generic name of Etacizin?

ethacizine is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Etacizin.

What drug class is Etacizin in?

Etacizin belongs to the ethacizine class. See all ethacizine drugs at /class/ethacizine.

What development phase is Etacizin in?

Etacizin is in unknown.

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