A class of drugs that act by inhibition of sodium influx through cell membranes. Blockade of sodium channels slows the rate and amplitude of initial rapid depolarization, reduces cell excitability, and reduces conduction velocity.
Synonyms: 0, Sodium Channel Inhibitors, Channel Blocker, Sodium, Channel Blockers, Sodium, Blocker, Sodium Channel, Sodium Channel Inhibitor, Channel Inhibitor, Sodium, Inhibitors, Sodium Channel, Channel Inhibitors, Sodium, Inhibitor, Sodium Channel, Sodium Channel Blockers, Sodium Channel Blocker
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2002 ,coordinate with DIURETICS if pertinent
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D026941