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Mesh term Potassium Channel Blockers

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Cardiovascular Agents
Membrane Transport Modulators

Description

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.



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