procainamide
Pronunciation: /pɹəʊˈkeɪ.nəm.ʌɪd/
The English word “procainamide” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- A base of an amide related to procaine (trademark Pronestyl) that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₃H₂₁N₃O·HCl as a cardiac depressant especially in the treatment of ventricular and atrial arrhythmias.
Etymology
From procaine + -amide.
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