encainide

Definitions of encainide
  1. noun
    antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Enkaid) used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias but increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients
    synonyms: Enkaid
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    type of:
    antiarrhythmic, antiarrhythmic drug, antiarrhythmic medication
    a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm
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