Enkaid (Noun)
Meaning
Antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Enkaid) used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias but increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Enkaid to the patient to regulate their abnormal heart rhythms.
- The medication Enkaid was given to the patient to prevent a recurrence of the life-threatening arrhythmia.
- Researchers studied the effects of Enkaid on patients with severe heart conditions, including the risk of sudden death.
- Enkaid was discontinued as a treatment for post-heart attack patients due to its increased risk of mortality.
- The pharmaceutical company that produced Enkaid issued a warning about the potential risks associated with the antiarrhythmic drug.