Disopyramide, Structure, Mechanism of action, Drug Interactions, Therapeutic Uses, Adverse effects and Contraindications
Disopyramide Disopyramide is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It belongs to the class of drugs known as Class I antiarrhythmics, which work by blocking certain ion channels in the heart that are involved in generating abnormal electrical signals. The drug is primarily used to treat ventricular arrhythmias, which are irregular heart rhythms that originate in the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart. By blocking specific ion channels in the heart, disopyramide can help stabilize the heart's electrical activity and restore a normal heart rhythm. Some common brand names for disopyramide include Norpace and Norpace CR (controlled release). It is available in both immediate-release and extended-release formulations. Mechanism Of Action The MOA (Mechanism of Action) of disopyramide involves its effect on the electrical activity of the heart, specifically targeting ion channels in cardiac cells. Disopyr...