Contraindications: Patients with severe sinus-node dysfunction, causing marked sinus bradycardia; second- and third-degree atrioventricular block; and when episodes of bradycardia have caused syncope (except when used in conjunction with a pacemaker). Patients with a known hypersensitivity to the drug.
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Traditional contraindications to beta-blockers are peripheral vascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma .
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Atrial Fibrillation Drugs to Avoid
Read moreIs amiodarone contraindicated in atrial fibrillation?
Amiodarone is used in the treatment of atrial fibrillation, although the FDA has not approved this indication .
Read moreWhat is the best antiarrhythmic drugs in atrial fibrillation?
Amiodarone is considered the most potent antiarrhythmic agent. The adverse event profile with amiodarone can be intolerable, with gastrointestinal effects the most common side effect.
Read moreWhat can worsen atrial fibrillation?
Certain situations can trigger an episode of atrial fibrillation, including: drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, particularly binge drinking . being overweight (read about how to lose weight) drinking lots of caffeine, such as tea, coffee or energy drinks.
Read moreWhat medication triggers AFib?
New-onset AF has been associated with cardiovascular drugs such as adenosine, dobutamine, and milrinone . In addition, medications such as corticosteroids, ondansetron, and antineoplastic agents such as paclitaxel, mitoxantrone, and anthracyclines have been reported to induce AF.27 Tem 2017
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