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Medicines rufinamideQuestion & answer

rufinamide · Medicine question

How does rufinamide affect sodium channels?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Rufinamide modulates sodium channel activity by prolonging their inactive state.

Sources for this answer

Rufinamide Eisai 100mg TabletsEisai Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 22Document updated 19 June 2025

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