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) |
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