Flecainide Acetate

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Apr 11, 2024

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Flecainide acetate

Common Brands:

Tambocor (discontinued)

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Antiarrhythmics

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • To prevent paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
  • To prevent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter (PAF)
  • To prevent sustained ventricular tachycardia

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Flecainide Drug Class

Flecainide (flek-eh-nyde) is an antiarrhythmic agent.

Flecainide Age Range

Flecainide is approved for use in adults and children.