[Ruth (OP)]

Can anyone tell me what this contains please? I cant seem to find out.
My mum is taking it for heart arrhythmia. I note it should not be given to those with valve disorders. She has mitral valve regurgitation.
Thank you.
Ruth.

[DoctorBeaver]

N-(2-piperidylmethyl)-2,5-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)benzamide

C₁₇H₂₀F₆N_2O3

There's an entry in Wikipedia about it

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flecainide

[Ruth (OP)]

Thanks very much - that is very useful.
Do you happen to know if it's ok for someone to have this if they mitral valve regurgitation?
Thanks.
Ruth.

[DoctorBeaver]

I believe that is not advisable in general; but, as always, there are exceptions.

Chris, being a qualified doctor and the genius extraordinaire behind The Naked Scientists (and a Yes fan!), is far better qualified to answer that question.