AMIODARONE HCL

Amiodarone HCL is a medicine that is used to treat various kinds of heart rhythm disorders such as ventricular fibrillation or tachycardia. It is used to reestablish heart rhythm regularity and maintain a normal heart rate. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic medication. It works by blocking abnormal signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heart rhythm.

Uses

Amiodarone HCL is used in the following:

Prevention of recurrence of life-threatening ventricular tachycardia
Treatment of supraventricular tachycardia
Slowing or reduction in atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter
Serious arrhythmia
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation of shock-resistant ventricular fibrillation in patients experiencing cardiac arrest

Warning

Do not give Amiodarone HCL to people with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity to iodine or amiodarone
Sinus bradycardia
Sino-atrial heart block
Sinus node disease
High-degree atrio-ventricular conduction disorders in patients without pacemakers
Hyperthyroidism
Concomitant use witht orsadogenic medicinal products, telaprevir, cobicistat
Pregnancy (second and third trimester)
Lactation
Children less than 3 years of age

Side Effects

Amiodarone HCL may have the following side effects:

Gastrointestinal disorders
Lilac or slate-grey colored skin pigmentation
Diffuse interstitial or alveolar pneumonitis
Difficulty of breathing or dry cough
Sleep disorders
Peripheral sensori motor or mixed neuropathy
Erythema or redness
Edema or swelling
Necrosis
Transient fall in blood pressure

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Severe bradycardia
Hypokalemia or low blood potassium
Hypotension or low blood pressure
Heart failure or severe respiratory failure
Gasping syndrome in premature and full-term newborns

Interactions

Amiodarone HCL may interact with the following medicines:

Quinidine
Hydroquinidine
Disopyramide
Bisoprolol
Carvedilol
Metoprolol
Nebivolol

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose include the following:

Faster, slower or more irregular heartbeat
Severe dizziness
Fainting

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brand:

Cordarone