SPL Set ID: 163564b6-a8bf-4258-8ef9-19e33fb2d7bc
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Propafenone hydrochloride, USP is an antiarrhythmic drug supplied in extended-release capsules of 225 mg, 325 mg, and 425 mg for oral administration. Chemically, propafenone hydrochloride, USP is 2'-[2-hydroxy-3-(propylamino)-propoxy]-3- phenylpropiophenone hydrochloride, with a molecular weight of 377.9. The molecular formula is C 21 H 27 NO 3 •HCl. Propafenone hydrochloride, USP has some structural similarities to beta-blocking agents. The structural formula of propafenone hydrochloride, USP is given below: Propafenone hydrochloride, USP occurs as white powder. It is soluble in hot water and methanol and slightly soluble in chloroform. Propafenone hydrochloride extended-release capsules, USP are filled with white to off-white minitablets containing propafenone hydrochloride, USP and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide. In addition, each capsule contains gelatin, sodium lauryl sulphate and titanium dioxide. The 325 mg capsules also contain FD&C Blue 1 and FD & C Red 40. The 425 mg capsules also contain FD & C Red 3, FD & C Red 40 and FD & C Yellow 6. The capsule is printed with black pharmaceutical ink which contains black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide and shellac. FDA approved dissolution method and acceptance criterion differ from the USP dissolution specification. Image