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We are all familiar with the classic ECG abnormalities caused by the sodium channel blocking properties of tricyclic antidepressants (QRS interval widening, R wave in aVR, S wave in I and aVL, and rightward deviation in terminal 40 msec of QRS). Here are some other medications that also block cardiac sodium channels in a similar manner:
- Cocaine
- Diphenhydramine
- Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
- Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
- Phenothiazines
- Propoxyphene
- Class 1A antidysrhythmics (quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide)
- Class 1C antidysrhythmics (encainide, flecainide, propafenone, moricizine)
- Amantadine