Definition: An antianginal and antiarrhythmic drug. It increases the duration of ventricular and atrial muscle action by inhibiting Na,K-activated myocardial adenosine triphosphatase. There is a resulting decrease in heart rate and in vascular resistance.
Other names SKF 33134A; SKF 33134 A; L3428; L 3428; Wyeth Brand of Amiodarone Hydrochloride; Trangorex; Tachydaron; Sanofi Winthrop Brand of Amiodarone Hydrochloride; SKF 33134-A; Rytmarone; Pharma Investi Brand of Amiodarone Hydrochloride; Ortacrone; Leurquin Brand of Amiodarone Hydrochloride; L-3428; Kordaron; Hexal Brand of Amiodarone Hydrochloride; G Gam Brand of Amiodarone Hydrochloride; Cordarone; Cordarex; Corbionax
