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."