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Procainamide


Introduction

Name

  • Procainamide hydrochloride.

Class of drug

  • Sodium channel blocker.
  • Anti-arrhythmic.
  • Vaughn Williams Classification 1a.

Uses

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Administration

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Pharmacokinetics

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Precautions

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Withdrawal Periods

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Adverse Reactions

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • Ellis E J et al (1994) The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of procainamide  in horses after intravenous administration. J Vet Pharmacol Therap 17 (4), 265-270 PubMed.
  • Papich M G et al (1986) Pharmacokinetics of procainamide hydrochloride in dogs. Am J Vet Res 47 (11), 2351-2358.
  • Muir W W & McGuirk S (1985) Cardiovascular drugs. Their pharmacology and use in the horse. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract (1), 37-57.

Other sources of information

  • Miller M W & Adams H R (2009) Antiarrthymic Agents. In: Veterinary Pharamcology & Therapeutics. 9th edn. Eds: Riviere J E & Papich M G. Wiley-Blackwell, US. pp 541-574.
  • Kimberley M & McGurrin J (2006) Update on Antiarrhythmic Therapy in Horses. In: The 24th Annual Forum of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.