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pro·cain·amide (.)prō-'kān-ə-.mīd, -məd; -.kān-'am-əd n a base of an amide related to procaine that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₃H₂₁N₃O·HCl as a cardiac depressant esp. in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias see PRONESTYL

a drug that slows down the activity of the heart and is used to control abnormal heart rhythm. It is administered by mouth or injection; side-effects may include digestive upsets, dizziness, and allergic reactions. Trade name: Pronestyl.