Description: Ajmaline HCl (Gilurytmal and Ritmos) is an alkaloid acting as a sodium channel blocker, and belongs to class Ia antiarrhythmic agent. It can be used to treat arrhythmia. Ajmaline is also often used to bring out typical findings of ST elevations in patients suspected of having Brugada syndrome.
References: Unmasked Brugada pattern by ajmaline challenge in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2015 Jan;20(1):28-36.
Related CAS#: 4360-12-7 (free base) 4410-48-4 (HCl)