Propafenone drug full name is propafenone hydrochloride tablets, the elderly long-term propafenone will not cause atrial fibrillation.
Propafenone hydrochloride tablets belong to the anti-arrhythmic drugs, can prolong the conduction, so for the ventricular and supraventricular tachyarrhythmia has a certain therapeutic effect, clinically commonly used to correct paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia and supraventricular tachycardia episodes.
Common adverse effects of Propafenone Hydrochloride Tablets include dizziness, nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, etc. It has not been found to cause atrial fibrillation in relevant studies, so atrial fibrillation in the elderly is usually not related to Propafenone Hydrochloride Tablets.
In addition, this drug is contraindicated in patients with sinus node dysfunction without pacemaker protection, severe atrioventricular block, cardiogenic shock, severe hypotension and allergy to the drug, and the specific use of the drug needs to be carried out under the guidance of a medical professional.