Mechanism of Action of Procainamide
Introduction Procainamide is a class IA antiarrhythmic drug used in the management of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. It works by blocking sodium channels in cardiac tissue, thereby slowing impulse conduction and prolonging repolarization. Procainamide is particularly useful in ventricular tachycardia and certain supraventricular arrhythmias, including arrhythmias associated with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Mechanism of Action (Step-wise) A … Read more