Before You Use Cordarone X 100 Mg (Amiodarone):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Amiodarone

• Your doctor knows about your Pre- existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Cordarone X 100 Mg (Amiodarone):

• Avoid taking alcohol

• Avoid Driving or mechanical job that needs your alertness

• Avoid direct contact with sunlight as it may cause photosensitivity

• Avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Cordarone X 100 Mg (Amiodarone):

You should not take Cordarone X 100 mg if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

• Suffered from Cardiogenic Shock

• Have had Heart blockage greater than first degree

• Have Sinus Bradycardia

• Have Severe Liver/Kidney Disease

• Have other Heart Disease

• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy to it

• Feel Breathlessness, Persistent Cough, Jaundice, Restless, and Weight Loss/Gain

• Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

• Have Eye Problems

• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

• Are Breastfeeding

• Have any other Dysfunction or Disease or taking other medicines

Dosage:

Cordarone X 100 mg contains Amiodarone that is used in the treatment of Arrhythmia. It may be available in different strengths and substitutes but should be given on prescription only. Ask your doctor for dosage and frequency as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Cordarone X 100 mg at a fixed time regularly with or without food. It has several adverse effects and is prescribed only when the condition is serious and no other treatment is suitable.

How Much Of The Cordarone X 100 Mg (Amiodarone) to Be Used:

Cordarone X 100 mg preferably is to be taken regularly once or twice daily depending upon the condition and as instructed by the doctor.

How To Take The Cordarone X 100 Mg (Amiodarone):

Cordarone X 100 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time regularly. Just swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it. It can be taken with or without food.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Cordarone X 100 Mg (Amiodarone):

You are always advised to take Cordarone X 100 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. You are not advised to take it in larger amount than recommended by your doctor.

Overdose:

Call your doctor or reach to nearby hospital immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Cordarone X 100 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose but do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Cordarone X 100 Mg (Amiodarone):

• Cough

• Dizziness

• Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight

• Blurred vision

• Irregular heartbeat

• Trouble sleeping

• Restlessness

• Skin rashes

• Yellow colored eyes or skin

• Headache

• Constipation

• Nausea/ Vomiting

• Loss of appetite

• Slow heart rate

• Increased liver enzymes

• Altered taste

• Increased level of thyroid hormones and decreased TSH levels

• Corneal micro deposits

• Tremors

• Eczema

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Cordarone X 100 mg may interact with other medicine you are already taking and these interactions can produce some adverse effects or cause the drug not to work properly. Always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements. Grapefruit juice is not recommended with this medicine. Cordarone X 100 mg interacts with the following medicines:

• Azole Antifungal Drugs

• Budesonide

• Theophylline

• Azithromycin

Interaction with disease:

• Electrolyte Imbalance

Warning And Precaution:

Cordarone X 100 mg can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy

• Pulmonary toxicity

• Worsened Arrhythmia

• Thyrotoxicosis

• Impaired Liver function

• It is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Things To Remember:

• Regular Exercise and Proper Diet is good for health

• Keep out of reach of children

• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine

• Discuss with your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

Indications:

Cordarone X 100 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.

Storage:

Store the Cordarone X 100 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the tablets should be intact and not damaged.