Ibutilide Fumarate
Ibutilide Fumarate is an antiarrhythmic medication primarily used in hospital settings to convert certain abnormal heart rhythms, specifically atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, back to normal sinus rhythm. It works by affecting the electrical activity of the heart to restore a regular heartbeat pattern. This medication is administered intravenously under close medical supervision due to potential risks associated with its use.
Ibutilide Fumarate is an IV antiarrhythmic used in hospitals to quickly restore normal heart rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation or flutter.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 51256
- Generic
- Ibutilide Fumarate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- Corvert
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for acute conversion of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter to normal sinus rhythm, typically in controlled hospital environments with continuous cardiac monitoring capabilities.
Class III antiarrhythmic agent that prolongs cardiac repolarization by blocking potassium channels, which helps restore normal heart rhythm patterns.
Administered only by trained healthcare professionals in facilities equipped for cardiac monitoring. Requires monitoring for QT prolongation and potential arrhythmias during and after infusion. May not be suitable for patients with certain heart conditions or electrolyte abnormalities.
Official drug label
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