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quinidine [1 record]

Record 1 2010-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
56-54-2
CAS number
C20H24N2O2
formula, see observation
CONT

Quinidine. The dextrorotatory isomer of quinine obtained from various species of Cinchona and their hybrids, and from Remijia pedunculata, or prepared from quinine. It has cardiac depressant activity, and is as potent an antimalarial as quinine but is rarely used for the latter effect except when quinine is not immediately availalable.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Quinaglute Dura-Tabs (a systemic drug).

OBS

Chemical formula: C20H24N2O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
56-54-2
CAS number
C20H24N2O2
formula, see observation
CONT

Quinidine. Alcaloïde du quinquina, isomère de la quinine. Ses propriétés sont analogues à celle de la quinine. [...] la quinidine est utilisée, sous forme de sulfate, dans le traitement de certains troubles du rythme (prévention des récidives) et en cas de tachychardie ventriculaires et supraventriculaires.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Quinaglute Dura-Tabs (médicament à action générale).

OBS

Formule chimique : C20H24N2O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
56-54-2
CAS number
C20H24N2O2
formula, see observation
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