Chloride channel opener

A chloride channel opener is a type of drug which facilitates ion transmission through chloride channels.

An example is 1,10-phenanthroline, which activates Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) chloride channels.

GABA-A receptor agonists (e.g. lorazepam) may also be considered chloride channel openers

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