Drug comparisons
Encainide vs Flecainide
Compare Encainide vs Flecainide class Ic antiarrhythmics. Encainide withdrawn for mortality risk; Flecainide has black box warning. Review uses, safety, and side effects.
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Clinical context
This comparison arises when evaluating class Ic sodium channel blockers for ventricular or supraventricular arrhythmias in patients without structural heart disease.
Bottom line
Flecainide is the currently available choice for carefully selected patients, as Encainide was withdrawn from the market for safety reasons.
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