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Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action > Membrane Transport Modulators > Potassium Channel Blockers
Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Therapeutic Uses > Cardiovascular Agents > Potassium Channel Blockers

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Potassium Channel Blockers  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Blocker, Potassium Channel
  • Channel Blocker, Potassium
  • Channel Blockers, Potassium
  • Potassium Channel Blocker

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2002

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D026902

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