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Record 1 2011-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
31828-71-4
CAS number
C11H17NO
formula, see observation
CONT

Mexiletine has been shown to be effective in the suppression of induced ventricular arrhythmias, including those induced by glycoside toxicity and coronary artery ligation. Mexiletine, like lidocaine, inhibits the inward sodium current, thus reducing the rate of rise of the action potential, Phase 0.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Mexitil.

OBS

Chemical formula: C11H17NO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
31828-71-4
CAS number
C11H17NO
formula, see observation
OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Mexitil.

OBS

Formule chimique : C11H17NO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
31828-71-4
CAS number
C11H17NO
formula, see observation
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