Specification | |
US Brand Name | Cordarone |
Strength | 100mg |
Generic Name | Amiodarone HCl |
Manufacturer | Torrent Pharma |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
Cordaron-100
MG
It is a drug with a generic name Amiodarone HCl, primarily
prescribed to treat an arrhythmic condition (a condition in which rhythm of
heartbeats are affected). More often, this drug is called as antiarrhythmic
drug. This medication is used to maintain proper heart beat in patients who
are suffering from dreadful heart rhythm disorders of the ventricles.
Ventricles are the lower chamber of heart that is responsible to throw blood
out of the heart. This medication is provided for the treatment of ventricular
fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. It is also provided for several other
treatments which are not enlisted here.
Important
information about Amiodarone
Amiodarone is a powerful
medication that causes severe side effects. Hence, the first few doses should
be given under the medical supervision, preferably in a hospital setting.
Always note that, Amiodarone is only given in a life threatening situations.
You should not take Amiodarone, if you have a known allergy to it or iodine
content. This medicine is not recommended if you have some heart complications
like ‘AV block’ or a history of slow heartbeats.
This drug belongs to FDA
pregnancy category D drug. It can be harmful during pregnancy and can be
detrimental to an unborn baby. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant and
don’t take the medicine without his/her permission. Always remember to take the
best contraceptive methods while taking Amiodarone and consult your doctor if
you are planning to become pregnant. While taking Amiodarone, your blood, liver
function or thyroid function should be tested regularly. You may also be
required to go for eye test and chest x rays. Don’t hesitate on any kind of
tests. You may see side effects even after the discontinuing the medicine
and it can take several months for this drug to completely purge out from your
body. It may also deliver unusual thyroid test results.
Before
taking Carvedilol
Before taking Amiodarone, take care of the above mentioned
precautions. You should discuss all the conditions with your doctor and he/she
may adjust Amiodarone dosage in case if you have certain conditions like
asthma, lung disease, liver disease, problems in vision, high or low blood
pressure; thyroid problems; imbalance of electrolytes like reduced levels of
potassium or magnesium in your bloodstream; or if pacemaker or defibrillator is
embedded in your chest.
Dosage
information
The first few doses of Amiodarone should be given under
the medical supervision where you will be monitored carefully for its
potentially serious side effects. Later on, follow the doctor’s instruction
carefully to take this medicine. You should not take larger dosage or take it
for a longer period than prescribed. All medications comes with a patient
leaflet, you should refer the medicine label to get more information about the
drug. Swallow Amiodarone with a glass of water. You can take this medicine with
or without having food but make sure that you should maintain the same routine
all time. You may be required to examine for various tests while taking this
medicine. If you have a scheduled surgery, tell your surgeon about this
medication as you may be required to stop taking this medicine before surgery.
Store the medicine in a cool or dry place.
Note: Amiodarone dosage depends on lots of factors like age,
sex, drug allergies, or seriousness of the condition, your doctor may fix the
dosage by examining you properly. Strictly follow the dosage instruction
prescribed by your doctor.
What
if you miss a dose of Amiodarone
If you miss a dose of
Amiodarone, take the dose as soon as you remember. Be aware to skip the dose if
the next dose time is almost up. Taking multiple dose can lead to excess
medicine in your body which might cause harmful conditions.
What
if you overdose- In case of overdose, get emergency medical help or call
your doctor immediately. Overdose may result in light hearted feeling,
fainting, reduce heart rate, or weakness.
Things
and activities to avoid
Avoid grapefruits and the
products which are made up of it because it may interact with this medicine and
can cause serious effects. Amiodarone may impact on your thinking and
concentration power. Take extra care and avoid doing such activities like
driving which require high mental awareness. Amiodarone can increase your
skin’s sensitivity to sunlight and UV radiations. Avoid unnecessary sunlight
and artificial UV light exposure. Always remember to wear proper covering
clothes and apply a good sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15 while outdoors.
Side
Effects
It may or may not cause
allergic reactions. However, if you experience the symptoms like hives;
breathing difficulty; swelling in face, mouth, lips, or throat; stop using the
medication and get medical help immediately. Amiodarone is known to cause
potentially serious side effects. Get medical care quickly if you witness these
side effects due to Amiodarone: deteriorating heartbeat rhythm; slow or
fast pounding heartbeats; feeling like you might faint; wheezing; cough; pain
in chest; breathing difficulty; bloody cough; vision problems like blurred
sight, loss in vision, pain behind eyes, with vomiting on certain occasions;
experiencing breath shortness even with little activity; rapid weight gain or
loss; thinning hair; increased sweating; abnormal menstrual cycle; loss of
appetite, dark urine; clay colored stools; or jaundice. Some less serious side
effects are- fatigue; giddiness; nausea; vomiting; constipation; redness
beneath the skin; or insomnia.
Interaction
with other drugs
Many other drugs may
interact with Amiodarone and affects the normal functioning of this medicine.
Following is the partial or more prominent list of drugs which may interact
with Amiodarone: clopidogrel; cimetidine; cyclosporine; diclofenac; loratadine;
dextromethorphan; St. John's wort; blood thinner (warfarin); antidepressants;
diuretic; insulin or oral diabetes medications; HIV-AIDS retroviral drugs like
riotnavir etc; certain antibiotics like clarithromycin; ciprofloxacin;
erythromycin or others; antifungal drugs like ketoconazole or itraconazole;
cholesterol reducing drugs like cholestyramine, atorvastatin, simvastatin or
others; heart of blood pressure drugs like diltiazem, nifedipine, verapamil or
others, seizure drugs like phenytoin, carbamazepine or others. Notify your
doctor any of these medications listed above r any other drugs, OTC or herbal
products which may interact with Amiodarone and worsen your conditions. Share
your medical history with your doctor.
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