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PROPAFENONA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- propafenone
1, record 1, English, propafenone
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Propafenone is used to treat arrhythmias and to maintain a normal heart rate. It acts on the heart muscle to improve the heart's rhythm. 2, record 1, English, - propafenone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Rythmol. 3, record 1, English, - propafenone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C21H27NO3 3, record 1, English, - propafenone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- propafénone
1, record 1, French, propaf%C3%A9none
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La propafénone appartient à la classe des médicaments appelés antiarrhythmiques. Elle s'utilise pour soigner certaines anomalies du rythme cardiaque. Elle agit en ralentissant la fréquence des impulsions nerveuses qui stimulent le cœur et en rendant le cœur moins susceptible de réagir à des stimulations anormales. 2, record 1, French, - propaf%C3%A9none
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Rythmol. 3, record 1, French, - propaf%C3%A9none
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C21H27NO3 3, record 1, French, - propaf%C3%A9none
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- propafenona
1, record 1, Spanish, propafenona
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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