Amiodarone

개요From the chemical point of view, amiodarone is completely different from other antiarrhythmics. It has two iodide atoms and a diethylaminoethanol group as substituents in the benzoyl part, and overall it is very similar to the structure of thyroxin-like molecules.

용도antibacterial

일반 설명Amiodarone, 2-butyl-3-benzofuranyl-4-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxy]-3,5-diiodophenyl ketone (Cordarone),was introduced as an antianginal agent. It has very pronouncedclass III action and is especially effective in maintainingsinus rhythm in patients who have been treated bydirect current shock for atrial fibrillation. Like class IIIantiarrhythmic drugs, amiodarone lengthens the effective refractoryperiod by prolonging the action potential duration inall myocardial tissues. Amiodarone is eliminated very slowlyfrom the body, with a half-life of about 25 to 30 days after oraldoses. Although the drug has a broad spectrum of antiarrhythmicactivity, its main limitation is a slow onset of action.Drug action may not be initiated for several days, and thepeak effect may not be obtained for several weeks.

정의ChEBI: A member of the class of 1-benzofurans that is 1-benzofuran substituted by a butyl group at position 2 and a 4-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxy]-3,5-diiodobenzoyl group at position 3. It is a cardiovascular drug used for the treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias.