Tonocard (Noun)
Meaning
Antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Tonocard) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias when less dangerous drugs have failed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Tonocard to manage the patient's life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia after other treatments failed.
- Tonocard was administered intravenously in the hospital to treat the patient's severe arrhythmia.
- Tocainide, also known by its trade name Tonocard, proved effective in controlling the patient's irregular heartbeat.
- The cardiologist carefully monitored the patient's response to Tonocard, as the medication can have adverse effects on the heart.
- Use of Tonocard is typically reserved for treating ventricular arrhythmias that have not responded to safer antiarrhythmic medications.