What Are Antiarrhythmics?

Medications used to treat irregular heart rhythms are grouped into a number of classes depending on their specific action on the heart and its conduction system.

Different drugs are chosen depending on the specific type of arrhythmia. Sometimes these drugs are used in combinations. A few of the antiarrhythmics used include:

Last Updated 09/2021

Reviewed By Marji Bretz, RN