Which of the following is true about procainamide and its dosing schedule?
1. It produces bradycardia and should be used cautiously in patients with cardiac conditions that a slower heart rate might worsen.
2. Gastrointestinal adverse effects are common so the drug should be taken with food.
3. Adherence can be improved by using a sustained release formulation that can be given once daily.
4. Doses of this drug should be taken evenly spaced around the clock to keep an even blood level.
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