flecainide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An antiarrhythmic drug administered in the form of its acetate C₁₇H₂₀F₆N₂O₃·C₂H₄O₂ especially to treat serious ventricular arrhythmias.

Pronunciation

/flɛˈkeɪˌnaɪd/

Word forms

flecainide

Etymology

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

Derived words

flecainide acetate
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