Disopyramide
| Definition: |
A class I anti-arrhythmic agent (one that interferes directly with the depolarization of the cardiac membrane and thus serves as a membrane-stabilizing agent) with a depressant action on the heart similar to that of guanidine. It also possesses some anticholinergic and local anesthetic properties. |
| Also Called: |
Disopyramide, (R)-Isomer,Disopyramide, (S)-Isomer,Disopyramide, D-Tartrate (1:1), (S)-Isomer,Disopyramide, L-Tartrate (1:1), (R)-Isomer,Disopyramide, L-Tartrate (1:1), (S)-Isomer,Disopyramide, L-Tartrate (1:2), (+-)-Isomer,Disopyramide Monohydrochloride,Disopyramide Phosphate (1:1), (+-)-Isomer,Disopyramide, (+-)-Isomer,Disopyramide Phosphate (1:1), (S)-Isomer,Disopyramide Phosphate (1:1), (R)-Isomer,Disopyramide Phosphate,Disopyramide, L-Tartrate, (S)-isomer,Norpace,Palpitin,Rhythmodan,Ritmilen,SC-13957 |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
3737-09-5 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents (1966-1971),Pyridines (1966-1971) |
Disopyramide Definitions and Terms
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