Af meds

[Annaelizabeth]

Could you please tell me the difference in action between flecanide and diltiazem.

[BobD Volunteer]

Diltiezem is a rate control drug whilst flecainide is for rhythm control.

[Annaelizabeth in reply to BobD]

Therefore if you are in fast AF, you are likely to be prescribed both - whereas if you are in slow AF, ie 100bpm, you would use only the rhythm control drug?

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Annaelizabeth]

Not necessarily. The flec should control the AF so your HR is normal.

[Annaelizabeth in reply to BobD]

Thank you x!

[Buffafly]

As I understand it diltiazem treats high blood pressure, angina and heart rhythm disorders (fast). It is often used instead of Bisoprolol in combination with an antiarrhythmic for people with asthma.