Definition: An alkaloid found in the root of Rauwolfia serpentina, among other plant sources. It is a class Ia antiarrhythmic agent that apparently acts by changing the shape and threshold of cardiac action potentials.
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Ajmalan-17,21-diol, (17R,21alpha)-, mixt. with 4,5-dihydro-N-phenyl-N-(phenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-2-methanamine monohydrochloride, 5-ethyl-5-(1-methylpropyl)-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione and (7S-(7alpha,7aalpha,14alpha,14abeta))-dodecahydro-7,14-meth
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