User:Mr. Ibrahem/Propafenone

Propafenone, sold under the brand name Rythmol among others, is a medication used to treat supraventricular and ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Long term use is generally not recommended. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include nausea, dizziness, headache, blurry vision, shortness of breath, and liver problems. Other side effects may include heart failure, other arrhythmias, and low white blood cells. Use is not recommended in people with structural heart disease or ischemic heart disease. It is a class 1c anti-arrhythmic medication.

Propafenone was approved for medical use in the United States in 1989. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom a typical dose costs the NHS about £7 a month. In the United States this amount is 15 USD per month. A long acting formulation is also available.