Key Recommendations Lenient rate control (<110 beats per minute resting) is recommended over strict rate control (<80 beats per minute resting) for patients who have atrial fibrillation. The risk of stroke and bleeding should be discussed with all patients considering anticoagulation.
Read moreWhat is the most prescribed drug for AFib?
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 beta blocker is best for atrial fibrillation?
Bisoprolol* or metoprolol succinate are first-choice beta-blockers for patients with atrial fibrillation as they are prescribed once-daily and do not require dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment. Bisoprolol is preferred as it is more cardioselective than metoprolol and may cause more bradycardia.
Read moreWhat medications should not be taken for atrial fibrillation?
Atrial Fibrillation Drugs to Avoid
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
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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