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Procainamide hydrochloride is a rhythm control agent which is a kind of cardiovascular drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Rhythm control drug

Brands

Procan SR • Procanbid • Pronestyl

Side Effects

Common

Slow heart rate
Vomiting
Bitter/acid taste in mouth
Confusion
Nausea
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Itchy rash
Flushing
Itching or burning
Fever
Low blood pressure
Hallucinations
Rash
Itchy skin

Treats

Supraventricular tachycardia
3.1
14 reviews

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