Condition

Heart Rhythm Disorders

Medications to control abnormal heart rhythms and arrhythmias

5 drugs
5 Prescription

Antiarrhythmic

heart rhythm stabilizer

1

Amiodarone

Prescription

Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), fast heartbeat that won't slow down, dangerous heart rhythm problems

Amiodarone 100mg TabletAmiodarone 200Mg Tablet

Antiarrhythmic

heart rhythm medicine

1

Amiodarone Hydrochloride

Prescription

Serious irregular heartbeat (when your heart beats too fast or in a disorganized way), heart rhythm problems that other medicines have failed to control

Amiodar-200 Tablets

Cardiac glycoside

Heart medicine

1

Digoxin

Prescription

Heart failure (weak heart that cannot pump blood well), irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), fast heartbeat that won't slow down

Aloe DigoxinFest Digoxin Tablets

Calcium channel blocker

heart and blood pressure medicine

1

Diltiazem

Prescription

High blood pressure, chest pain (angina), certain types of fast or irregular heartbeat

Dilcontin XL 90 Tablet

Anti-anginal

heart pain reliever

1

Ranolazine

Prescription

Chronic chest pain (angina) — that squeezing or tight feeling in the chest that comes with heart disease, especially when other heart medicines have not worked well enough

Cartinex TabletsNIZACARD 1000Nizacard 500 Ranolazine Extended Release Tablets 500mgRancv 500

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you experience sudden chest pain or pressure that spreads to your arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
  • If you feel like your heart is skipping beats or beating too quickly, and this happens suddenly.
  • If you have difficulty breathing or feel like you're choking, even when you're sitting still.
  • If you experience dizziness or fainting spells, especially when you stand up or change positions.
  • If you notice your tongue or lips turning blue, or if you feel cold and clammy, even in a warm environment.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.