Question

The antiarrhythmic drug having
local anesthetic action is
(A) Verapamil
(B) Procainamide
(C) Disopyramide
(D)
None of above​

Answer 1

Answer:

(C) Disopyramide.

Explanation:

Drugs with Class I anti-arrhythmic action include lignocaine, quinidine, procainamide, phenytoin, mexiletine and disopyramide. Some of these drugs have additional properties and uses. Lignocaine is used as a local anaesthetic; phenytoin has anti- convulsant properties and is used for the treatment of epilepsy.