Antiarrhythmics, Class III
- Name
- Antiarrhythmics, Class III
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002208 (DBCAT003659)
- Description
Delay repolarization (phase 3) and thereby increase action potential duration and effective refractory period.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Dofetilide A class III antiarrhythmic drug used for the maintenance of normal sinus rhythm and cardioversion in cases of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Ibutilide A class III antiarrhythmic agent used to correct atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, which can be considered as an alternative to cardioversion. Amiodarone A class III antiarrhythmic indicated for the treatment of recurrent hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia and recurrent ventricular fibrillation. Dronedarone An antiarrhythmic agent used in the reduce the risk of hospitalization in patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation. Tedisamil Investigated for use/treatment in arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, and angina. Bunaftine Not Annotated Bretylium A norepinephrine release inhibitor used for the prophylaxis and therapy of ventricular fibrillation, as well as the treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Vernakalant An antiarrhythmic medication used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation. Azimilide Investigated for use/treatment in arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation. - Drugs & Drug Targets