Skip to main content

Medications for Ventricular Tachycardia

Other names: Tachycardia, Ventricular; V-tach; VT

Ventricular tachycardia is a rapid heart beat initiated within the ventricles, characterized by 3 or more consecutive premature ventricular beats.

Drugs used to treat Ventricular Tachycardia

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Filter
Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
atenolol Off-label 7.5 15 reviews for atenolol to treat Ventricular Tachycardia
Rx D N X
Generic name:
atenolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
amiodarone 6.5 19 reviews for amiodarone to treat Ventricular Tachycardia
Rx D N
Generic name:
amiodarone systemic
Brand names:
Pacerone, Nexterone
Drug class:
group III antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
propranolol Off-label 7.3 4 reviews for propranolol to treat Ventricular Tachycardia
Rx C N X
Generic name:
propranolol systemic
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers, group II antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
flecainide 7.6 17 reviews for flecainide to treat Ventricular Tachycardia
Rx C N
Generic name:
flecainide systemic
Brand name:
Tambocor
Drug class:
group I antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
mexiletine 5.5 2 reviews for mexiletine to treat Ventricular Tachycardia
Rx C N
Generic name:
mexiletine systemic
Drug class:
group I antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
propafenone 8.0 6 reviews for propafenone to treat Ventricular Tachycardia
Rx C N
Generic name:
propafenone systemic
Brand name:
Rythmol SR
Drug class:
group I antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
lidocaine Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine systemic
Brand names:
DentiPatch, Xylocaine-MPF, Xylocaine HCl
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics, group I antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Pacerone 0.0 1 review for Pacerone to treat Ventricular Tachycardia
Rx D N
Generic name:
amiodarone systemic
Drug class:
group III antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tambocor 7.0 3 reviews for Tambocor to treat Ventricular Tachycardia
Rx C N
Generic name:
flecainide systemic
Drug class:
group I antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
acebutolol Off-label Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
acebutolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers, group II antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Nexterone Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
amiodarone systemic
Drug class:
group III antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
vasopressin Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
vasopressin systemic
Brand name:
Vasostrict
Drug class:
antidiuretic hormones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
DentiPatch Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics, group I antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Rythmol SR 6.5 2 reviews for Rythmol SR to treat Ventricular Tachycardia
Rx C N
Generic name:
propafenone systemic
Drug class:
group I antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xylocaine-MPF Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics, group I antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xylocaine HCl Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine systemic
Drug class:
local injectable anesthetics, group I antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vasostrict Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
vasopressin systemic
Drug class:
antidiuretic hormones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information

Frequently asked questions

Legend

Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.