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Amiodarone

Medical Definition: An antianginal and antiarrhythmic drug. It increases the duration of ventricular and atrial muscle action by inhibiting Na,K-activated myocardial adenosine triphosphatase. There is a resulting decrease in heart rate and in vascular resistance.
Also Called: Kordaron,L-3428,SKF 33134-A
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 1951-25-3
Previously Indexed: Benzofurans (1968-1974),Diethylamines (1974),Iodobenzoates (1973-1974)

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