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Enkaid

Enkaid

9.9
A medicine once used to treat dangerous heart rhythm problems that was later stopped for safety reasons
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : Enkaid
  • The use of Enkaid was discontinued after studies revealed increased risks for certain patients.

Examples

  • Before its withdrawal, doctors sometimes prescribed Enkaid for serious arrhythmias.

  • Patients treated with Enkaid needed close monitoring due to possible side effects.

  • The doctor prescribed Enkaid for my arrhythmia.

  • Many patients were treated with Enkaid in the 1980s.

  • Before its withdrawal, doctors sometimes prescribed Enkaid for serious heart rhythm disorders.

  • Patients treated with Enkaid required regular check-ups to monitor their heart condition.

  • The use of Enkaid was halted after studies unveiled significant safety concerns for patients with heart issues.

Synonyms

encainide
vsEnkaid
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine that treats dangerous irregular heartbeats but can raise the risk of sudden death after a heart attack

is a former trade name withdrawn because of safety concerns

Surface Forms

Enkaid singular
Enkaids plural

Etymology

The word Enkaid is a brand name based on the drug encainide, where you can spot the parts en- and -caid, and it named a medicine used to treat dangerous 'heart rhythm' problems before it was stopped for safety reasons.