Ingredient

Propafenone Hydrochloride

Propafenone hydrochloride is a medication used to treat cardiac arrhythmias.

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MFDS ingredient code M222902

What does it do?

Propafenone hydrochloride is an antiarrhythmic agent that works to regulate heart rhythm. This ingredient is used to stabilize the transmission of electrical signals in the heart, correcting irregular heartbeats. It is primarily prescribed when heartbeats are abnormally fast or irregular.

Propafenone hydrochloride blocks sodium channels in cardiac muscle cells, slowing the rate of conduction of electrical signals. As a result, abnormal electrical signals in the heart are reduced, and normal rhythm is maintained. Consequently, heartbeats are regulated regularly.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other antiarrhythmics, propafenone hydrochloride has a slight beta-blocking effect in addition to its sodium channel blocking properties. Because of this, it is effective in treating various arrhythmias even as a single component. Moreover, it is highly lipophilic, which allows it to act relatively long in the body.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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