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.
Also Known As:
Wolfina; Lorajmine; ASTA Medica Brand of Ajmaline; Aritmina; Cardiorythmine; Forest Brand of Ajmaline; Gilurtymal; Giulini Brand of Ajmaline; Lacer Brand of Ajmaline; Protea Brand of Ajmaline; Rauverid; Serenol; Servier Brand of Ajmaline; Solvay Brand of Ajmaline; Tachmalin; Ajmaline Forest Brand; Ajmaline Giulini Brand; Ajmaline Lacer Brand; Ajmaline Protea Brand; Ajmaline Servier Brand; Ajmaline Solvay Brand; Ajmalan-17,21-diol, (17R,21alpha)-