Amifampridine [amifampridin]

topical
Terms

amifampridin-fosfát
Firdapse

 

3,4-Diaminopyridine
Amifampridine Phosphate
Firdapse
Ruzurgi

Definition

4-Aminopyridine derivative that acts as a POTASSIUM CHANNEL blocker to increase release of ACETYLCHOLINE from nerve terminals. It is used in the treatment of CONGENITAL MYASTHENIC SYNDROMES.

DUI
D000077770 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0066295
CAS
3,4-Pyridinediamine
History note
2019 (1978)
Public note
2019; see 3,4-DIAMINOPYRIDINE 1978-2018; AMIFAMPRIDINE was indexed under 4-AMINOPYRIDINE/analogs & derivatives 1990-2018; under AMINOPYRIDINES 1978-1989; and under PYRIDINES 1978-1979

D Chemicals and Drugs
D02.092 Amines 252
D02.092.080 Aminopyridines 120
D02.092.080.060 4-Aminopyridine 25
D02.092.080.060.500 Amifampridine
D03.383.725 Pyridines 1 086
D03.383.725.050 Aminopyridines 120
D03.383.725.050.060 4-Aminopyridine 25
D03.383.725.050.060.500 Amifampridine