Ajmalin

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 31.08.2025

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Synonym(s)

Ajmalinum; CAS No:4360-12-7; Rauwolf

Definition
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Indole alkaloid from the roots of Rauwolfia species(especially from the Indian snake root).

Effects
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Prescription antiarrhythmic drug (class IA) with quinidine-like cardiac activity. Ajmalin is administered exclusively intravenously.

Trade names
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Gilurytmal® ; Dosage: see package insert

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Incoming links (2)

Antiarrhythmics; Sodium channel blocker;

Outgoing links (1)

Rauwolfiae radix;

Authors

Last updated on: 31.08.2025

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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