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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An antiarrhythmic drug administered in the form of its acetate C₁₇H₂₀F₆N₂O₃·C₂H₄O₂ especially to treat serious ventricular arrhythmias. uncountable
2. 2
   oral antiarrhythmic medication (trade name Tambocor) used as a last resort in treating arrhythmias; increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

tambocor

Etymology

From (tri)fl(uoro)e(thoxy) + -cain- + (am)ide.

Related phrases

flecainide acetate

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