Canadian Medical Guide > Chemicals and Drugs > Cardiovascular Agents > Potassium Channel Blockers Terms and Definitions
Potassium Channel Blockers
Medical Definition: | A class of drugs that act by inhibition of potassium efflux through cell membranes. Blockade of potassium channels prolongs the duration of ACTION POTENTIALS. They are used as ANTI-ARRHYTHMIA AGENTS and VASODILATOR AGENTS. |
Guide Notes: | DF: K CHANNEL BLOCK |
Previously Indexed: | Ion Channels (1980-1988),Potassium Channels/antagonists & inhibitors (1988-2001) |
Potassium Channel Blockers Medical Definitions and Terms
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