Flecainide is an antiarrhythmic drug used to correct an irregular heartbeat. The mechanism of this drug is by blocking sodium channels, thus slowing the conduction of electrical signals. Visual disturbances, dizziness, swelling, fatigue, weakness, tremors, etc., are the side effects of this drug.
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Can I take Flecainide for the next two weeks until ablation?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30 year old male, who is a competitive athlete. I do not have any structural or plumbing heart issues. I have been diagnosed with WPW accidentally, and I am waiting for an ablation in 17 days. I am mostly asymptomatic, and I never had any extremely rapid heart rates. My resting h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In WPW (Wolff-Parkinson-White) syndrome, there is a chance of rhythm disturbance, cardiac rate , and it is episodic in nature. I can present as palpitation, but the timing cannot be predicted. Regarding Flecainide, I do not think you need to continue for next two we... Read Full »