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How to Take Encainide Hydrochloride and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended initial dosing schedule for adults is one 25 mg.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with preexisting second or third degree AV block and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Encainide Hydrochloride

This medication is an antiarrhythmic agent, prescribed for cardiac arrhythmias.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Encainide Hydrochloride

International :

Knkaid

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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