tachyarrhythmia

Ajmaline (Cardiorythmine) is a class Ia anti-arrhythmic compound that is widely used for the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome and the acute treatment of atrial or ventricular tachycardia. Ajmaline inhibits cardiac Kv1.5 and Kv4.3 channels at therapeutic concentrations.

Ajmaline hydrochloride is an alkaloid found in the root of Rauwolfia serpentina, and other plant sources. It is a class of Ia antiarrhythmic agent that apparently works by changing the shape and threshold of cardiac action potentials.