Common clinical indications

• Acute treatment of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) refractory to vagal maneuvers and adenosine
• Acute treatment of ventricular tachycardia unresponsive to cardioversion and adenosine
• Ectopic tachycardia, junctional ectopic tachycardia, atrial flutter

Related drugs in this category

• Adenosine · Adenosine
• Amiodarone HCl · Amiodarone Hydrochloride
• Flecainide · Flecainide acetate
• Flecainide acetate · Flecainide acetate
• Lidocaine - Antiarrhythmic · Lidocaine (antiarrhythmic)
• Sotalol · Sotalol

Frequently asked questions

What is Procainamide used for?

Procainamide (Procainamide) is listed in YMed Atlas under Antiarrhythmic. Indications, dosing, and safety information on this page summarize curated references—always confirm with current labeling, formularies, and local protocols.

How do I adjust dosing for renal impairment or special populations?

Review the dosing sections and references for this monograph. Many agents require renal or hepatic adjustment; pediatric, pregnancy, and lactation considerations are clinician-specific. This interface is educational and does not replace individualized prescribing decisions.

Is this medical advice?

No. YMed Atlas drug pages support learning and quick reference. They are not a substitute for clinical judgment, pharmacist review, or formal interaction checking with a complete medication list.