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Quaternary ammonium antiarrhythmic drugs

US4289787A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1979
Grant dateSep 15, 1981
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Expiry dateDec 10, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/135
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Quaternary ammonium salts of certain phenylbutylamines are useful antiarrhythmic drugs. A method for treating arrhythmia and prolonging the action potential of cardiac tissue is provided. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such quaternary ammonium salts are disclosed.

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