English Explanatory Dictionary

procainamide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A base of an amide related to procaine (trademark Pronestyl) that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₃H₂₁N₃O·HCl as a cardiac depressant especially in the treatment of ventricular and atrial arrhythmias.

Pronunciation

/pɹəʊˈkeɪ.nəm.ʌɪd/ /pɹoʊˈkeɪ.nəˌmaɪd/

Word forms

procainamide

Etymology

From procaine + -amide.

Derived words

procainamide hydrochloride
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