Vaughn-Williams classification

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  • drugs are classified according to their major antiarrhythmic effect

  • however, several drugs have more than one class of action

    • amiodarone acts in all 4 classes

    • propafenone acts in classes IA and III

  • digoxin falls outside this classification scheme but it is commonly used as an antiarrhythmic





Category: Pharmacology Notes

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