Heart rate controlling medicines, such as beta-blockers that include Coreg (Carvedilol) and Lopressor and Toprol (Metoprolol) , is the best way to treat AFib. These medications can control or slow the rapid heart rate so that the heart can function in a better way.
Read moreWhich drug is contraindicated in atrial fibrillation?
Beta-blockers, non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, digoxin, and intravenous amiodarone are contraindicated in these patients; flecainide or amiodarone can be used instead.
Read moreWho are beta-blockers contraindicated?
Traditional contraindications to beta-blockers are peripheral vascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma .
Read moreWhy are beta-blockers contraindicated in arrhythmia?
Use of Beta-blockers in Supraventricular Arrhythmias Atrial Flutter Beta-blockers have not been very effective for conversion of atrial flutter to sinus rhythm However, they are effective, to a certain degree, for ventricular rate control and are, therefore, indicated in stable patients.
Read moreShould β blockers be used in patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation?
In AF, beta-blockers are preferred as a rate-control agent in patients after myocardial infarction and in patients with congestive heart failure. They may be avoided in patients with chronic pulmonary disease and at risk of bronchoconstriction.5 Ara 2015
Read moreWhich drug is commonly used to treat atrial fibrillation?
Several antiarrhythmic drugs are commonly used to prevent atrial fibrillation recurrence, such as quinidine, flecainide, propafenone, sotalol, and dofetilide . Other antiarrhythmic agents, such as amiodarone, are used in an off-label fashion with great clinical efficacy.
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