An FBC not only tests for disorders and abnormalities of the blood but, as blood travels throughout the whole body, it can give an indication of disease present in other organs. An FBC, as the name suggests, is used to obtain a count of the blood cells in the sample of blood taken.
Flecainide is a sodium channel blocker used mainly in the treatment of supraventricular arrhythmias. Central nervous system side effects such as dizziness, visual disturbances, headache and nausea are commonly associated with flecainide, but severe central nervous system toxicity is rare.
Calcium channel blockers relax and widen blood vessels. This makes it easier for blood to flow through the vessels and lowers blood pressure. Diltiazem and verapamil also slow the heart rate and affect the pumping action of the heart. Calcium channel blockers are used to lower high blood pressure. This medicine can be taken either alone or with other blood pressure medicines such as a diuretic.