Cordarone Tablets 200Mg (1 Box = 3 Strip)(1 Strip = 10 Tablets)
Amiodarone is a Class III antiarrhythmic agent prolonging the action potential duration and hence refractory period of...
Amiodarone is a Class III antiarrhythmic agent prolonging the action potential duration and hence refractory period of atrial, nodal and ventricular tissues, thereby giving a very broad spectrum of activity. An increase in the refractory period of the atrial cells is a major contributing action to the control of atrial tachyarrhythmias.
Purpose
Arrhythmia
Ingredients
Amiodarone HCl
Warnings
In patients with implanted defibrillators or pacemakers, chronic administration of antiarrhythmic drugs may affect pacing or defibrillating thresholds. Therefore, at the inception of and during amiodarone treatment, pacing and defibrillation thresholds is advised to be assessed.
Elevations of hepatic enzyme levels are seen frequently in patients exposed to this medicine and in most cases are asymptomatic. If the increase exceeds three times normal, or doubles in a patient with an elevated baseline, discontinuation of this medicine or dosage reduction is advised to be considered.
Cases of optic neuropathy and/or optic neuritis, usually resulting in visual impairment, have been reported in patients treated with amiodarone. In some cases, visual impairment has progressed to permanent blindness .
Side Effects
Dermatologic: Solar dermatitis/photosensitivity. Neurologic: Malaise and fatigue, tremor/abnormal involuntary movements, lack of coordination, abnormal gait/ataxia, dizziness, paresthesias. Gastrointestinal: Constipation, anorexia. Ophthalmologic: Visual disturbances. Hepatic: Abnormal liver-function tests. Respiratory: Pulmonary inflammation or fibrosis .
Storage Instructions
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
| Brand | Aventis |
| Status | Active |
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