Nodal bradycardia induced by tocainide.
A case of tocainide-induced nodal bradycardia in standard recommended dose is reported. There was no recurrence when the drug was subsequently reintroduced in a reduced dosage. It is suggested that in the elderly, tocainide should be used in a lower dosage than normally recommended.
D000368:Aged; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D016677:Tocainide
D016677:Tocainide; D008012:Lidocaine