bretylium

English

Etymology

From br(omobenzyl) +‎ ethyl +‎ -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

Noun

bretylium (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An antiarrhythmic agent that blocks the release of noradrenaline from nerve terminals.
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