Drug comparisons
Dronedarone vs Encainide
Dronedarone vs Encainide: Dronedarone (Multaq) treats AFib with black box warning; Encainide withdrawn after CAST showed higher mortality. Compare safety.
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Clinical context
This comparison typically arises when evaluating current versus historical class I/III antiarrhythmics for atrial fibrillation rhythm control.
Bottom line
Dronedarone is the only currently available option of the two but both agents have demonstrated serious safety liabilities.
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