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Definition of "vernakalant" []

  • A drug under investigation for the acute conversion of atrial fibrillation. (noun)

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Use "vernakalant" in a sentence
  • "In April, Merck signed a separate licensing agreement with Cardiome Pharma Corp., of Canada, to develop a drug called vernakalant to treat the rhythm condition."
  • "COM. TO) hopes to see vernakalant, which is used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, receive regulatory approval."
  • "Canadian pharmaceutical maker Cardiome Pharma rose 79 cents, or 25%, to 3.97 after signing a license agreement with Merck for vernakalant, a candidate for treating atrial fibrillation, or abnormal heart rhythm."