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Medications and Drugs for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Looking for reliable medications to treat 'Atrial Fibrillation'? This page offers a detailed resource for the most up-to-date treatment options, including both generic and brand-name medications.
For informed decision making to treat Atrial Fibrillation you will find everything on this section about the drug - like dosages, side effects, costs, and administration.
Check out our FAQ section for common drugs, providing helpful insights into frequently prescribed medications for Atrial Fibrillation treatment.
For the best results, always consult your doctor before starting any treatment.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation may not be life-threatening in itself but it is important to understand the causes, symptoms and treatments because of the risk of life-threatening complications.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Apixaban



Apixaban is an anticoagulant, which is used for reducing the risk of strokes and blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation who have no problems with their heart valve (nonvalvular atrial fibrillation).

Atenolol



Atenolol blocks beta-1 receptors, which are present on the heart.

Brand Names :
Alis AT | Amloapt -AT | Amlocal -AT | Opime -AT | Angitol Plus | Amchek -AT | Altas AT | Avino -AM | Andinx AT | Amlobet
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Dabigatran



Dabigatran is an anticoagulant (blood thinner), prescribed for preventing strokes or serious blood clots in risky patients.

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Diltiazem



Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and angina pectoris (chest pain).

Brand Names :
Diltime | Diltp | Dz | Diltiaz | Dilter Cd | Kaizem Cd | Cardiorex | Dicard | Dtm | Masdil
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Propranolol



Propranolol is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain.

Brand Names :
Propranolol | Betacap 10 Tablet | Inderal | Ciplar | Propranolol (Samarth) | Ciplar - La | Inderal | Betacap Tr | Betacap TR | Pranosol
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Rivaroxaban



• Rivaroxaban is indicated for reducing the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
• It is used for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery.

Brand Names :
COVIXABAN
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Verapamil



Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure, chest pain, abnormal heart rhythm, and headache.

Brand Names :
Verapamil | Veramil | Calaptin | Verpitos | Vasopten | Calaptin (40 mg) | Calaptin (80 mg) | Calaptin SR | Calaptin SR | Veramil (40 mg)
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Warfarin



Warfarin is an anticoagulant, prescribed for deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Brand Names :
  Sofarin | Uniwarfin | Warf-1 | Warf-2 | Warf-5 | Sofarin (2 mg) | Sofarin (5 mg) | Uniwarfin (2 mg) | Uniwarfin (5 mg) | Lycobion
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