Encainid

Products

Encainid is no longer registered in many countries. Enkaid capsules are also out of commerce in the United States.

Structure and properties

Encainide (C22H28N2O2, Mr = 352.5 g/mol) is present in drugs as encainide hydrochloride, a white substance which is readily soluble in water.

Effects

Encainide (ATC C01BC08) has antiarrhythmic properties.

Indications

For the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.