PMID: 6408628Apr 1, 1983Paper

Nodal bradycardia induced by tocainide

Postgraduate Medical Journal
S K Mandal, S K Datta

Abstract

A case of tocainide-induced nodal bradycardia in standard recommended dose is reported. There was no recurrence when the drug was subsequently reintroduced in a reduced dosage. It is suggested that in the elderly, tocainide should be used in a lower dosage than normally recommended.

References

Dec 1, 1980·American Heart Journal·O NyquistK Schenck-Gustafsson

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