Tambocor (Noun)
Meaning
Oral antiarrhythmic medication (trade name Tambocor) used as a last resort in treating arrhythmias; increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Tambocor is used as a treatment for certain types of life-threatening irregular heartbeat and to prevent certain types of irregular heartbeat from recurring.
- The doctor prescribed Tambocor as a last resort for her patient who had tried all other treatments for their arrhythmia.
- Tambocor works by blocking certain electrical impulses that can start or keep an abnormal heart rhythm from happening, but its use requires careful medical supervision due to its potential risks.
- As a patient who had recently suffered a heart attack, he was advised against taking Tambocor as it could increase the risk of sudden cardiac death.
- His cardiologist put him on Tambocor to stabilize his arrhythmia, closely monitoring his condition and making necessary adjustments to the dosage to minimize any potential risks.