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Tonocard

Tonocard

9.7
A medicine used to treat serious irregular beats in the heart's lower chambers when others fail
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The cardiologist prescribed Tonocard to treat her serious ventricular arrhythmia.

Examples

  • The cardiologist prescribed Tonocard after other medications proved ineffective.

  • Serious side effects may occur with Tonocard, so it's reserved for severe cases.

  • Patients taking Tonocard often require regular monitoring of their heart rhythm.

  • The doctor prescribed Tonocard for her heart condition.

  • Have you ever taken Tonocard for arrhythmia?

  • Patients taking Tonocard need to be closely monitored for any potential side effects.

  • When other treatments failed, the doctor recommended Tonocard as an effective alternative.

Synonyms

lidocaine
vsTonocard
  • Specialized
10 4.7

A medicine doctors give to treat dangerous irregular heartbeats in emergencies

is mainly used as a trademarked last resort outside emergencies
amiodarone
vsTonocard
  • Specialized
4 9.9

A strong medicine for serious irregular heartbeats when other treatments fail

is trademarked and reserved for that same last resort use
esmolol
vsTonocard
  • Specialized
1 7.6

A fast-acting medicine given into a vein to slow a fast or irregular heartbeat

is a trademarked antiarrhythmic used specifically for ventricular last resort cases
quinidine
vsTonocard
  • Specialized
1 8.1

A medicine that treats some types of irregular heartbeats

is a trademarked option used specifically when other drugs fail
tocainide
vsTonocard
  • Archaic
9.9

A medicine used to treat serious irregular heartbeats when other drugs fail

is a trademarked version used in the same last resort role
flecainide
vsTonocard
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine for serious irregular heartbeats when other medicines do not work

is the trademarked product used in those same last resort cases
antiarrhythmic drug
vsTonocard
  • Specialized
4.7

A medicine that prevents or treats abnormal heart rhythms

is a single trademarked drug within that broader class used as last resort
antiarrhythmic medication
vsTonocard
  • Specialized
5.3

A medicine that prevents or corrects an abnormal heart rhythm

is a trademarked specific medicine used when other drugs are ineffective

Surface Forms

Tonocard singular
Tonocards plural

Etymology

Tonocard is a brand name made from parts that mean 'tone' (tono) and 'heart' (card). So, the name helps you remember it is a medicine for serious heart rhythm problems that works to control the heart's 'tone' or beat.