Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
2.3. Anti-arrhythmic drugs

2.3.2. Drugs for arrhythmias

Total Formulary
Specialist Only
ADENOSINE
Specialist and GP
AMIODARONE

Prescribing Notes:

Please note MHRA advice (March 2022) on continued need for patient supervision and regular review during treatment due to serious and potentially life-threatening side affects.

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Specialist and GP
DISOPYRAMIDE
Specialist and GP
DRONEDARONE

Restrictions:

Restricted to patients for the prevention of recurrence of AF in patients in whom beta-blockers, class 1c drugs and amiodarone are contraindicated, ineffective or not tolerated and who do not have a diagnosis of heart failure.

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Specialist and GP
FLECAINIDE
Specialist Only
LIDOCAINE
Specialist and GP
MEXILETINE cardiac (capsules)

Prescribing Notes:

For indications of the brand Namuscla®, please see section 10.2.3

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Specialist and GP
PROPAFENONE
Specialist and GP
SOTALOL
VERAPAMIL

Prescribing Notes:

Modified release preparations should be prescribed by brand name.

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