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flecainide

fle·cai·nide

US/flɛˈkeɪˌnaɪd/ uncommon

noun

1.

oral antiarrhythmic medication (trade name Tambocor) used as a last resort in treating arrhythmias; increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients

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Origin

From (tri)fl(uoro)e(thoxy) + -cain- + (am)ide.

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