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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. cardiovascular agents
  4. sodium channel blockers

Preferred term

sodium channel blockers

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A class of drugs that act by inhibition of sodium influx through cell membranes. Blockade of sodium channels slows the rate and amplitude of initial rapid depolarization, reduces cell excitability, and reduces conduction velocity.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • sodium channel antagonists
  • sodium channel inhibitors

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/341866

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