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Tina discusses the following rhythm control medications for atrial fibrillation: Class 3 antiarrhythmics: blocks potassium channels and prolongs action potential duration Amiodarone Dronedarone Sotalol Class 1 antiarrhythmics: blocks sodium channels, which results in a slowed atrial conduction, lengthens atrial refractoriness, and suppresses automaticity propafenone flecainide Indiana University’s P450 Drug Interaction Table: http://medicine.iupui.edu/clinpharm/ddis/clinical-table/ References: CCS Guideline www.onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(12)00046-3/fulltext UptoDate uptodate.com e-CPS www.e-therapeutics.ca/ RXFiles www.rxfiles.ca […] The post A Fib 4: Rhythm Control Medications appeared first on Family Pharm Podcast.