Encainide

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Encainide
Systematic (IUPAC) name
4-methoxy-N-[2-[1-methyl-2- (1-piperidyl)ethyl] phenyl]-benzamide
Identifiers
CAS number	66778-36-7
ATC code	C01BC08
PubChem	48033
DrugBank	APRD00613
Chemical data
Formula	C22H28N2O2
Mol. mass	352.47 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
Routes	?

Encainide is a class Ic antiarrhythmic agent. Is is no longer used because its frequent proarrhythmic side effects.

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