Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
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Overview
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, causing an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. Treatment involves medications to control heart rate, restore normal rhythm, and prevent blood clots that could cause stroke.
Drug classes used to treat atrial fibrillation (afib)
- Beta-Blockers — Medications that block the effects of adrenaline on beta-adrenergic receptors.
- Calcium Channel Blockers — Blood pressure medications that relax blood vessels by blocking calcium channels.
- Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) — Blood thinners that directly inhibit specific clotting factors.
Medications for atrial fibrillation (afib)
- Amlodipine (Norvasc)
- Apixaban (Eliquis)
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
- Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL)
- Atenolol (Tenormin)
- Diltiazem (Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Tiazac, Dilacor XR)
- Nifedipine (Procardia, Procardia XL, Adalat CC)
- Propranolol (Inderal, Inderal LA, InnoPran XL)
- Verapamil (Calan, Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM)