About The Medical Condition Blockers, Potassium Channel

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Blockers, Potassium Channel

Blockers, Potassium Channel Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Blockers, Potassium Channel Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Blockers, Potassium Channel?

A class of drugs that act by inhibition of potassium efflux through cell membranes. Blockade of potassium channels prolongs the duration of ACTION POTENTIALS. They are used as ANTI-ARRHYTHMIA AGENTS and VASODILATOR AGENTS.

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