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Amiodarone, Oral Tablet
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Amiodarone is used to treat the heart rate problems ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
Why it’s used
Amiodarone is used to treat heart rate problems that are life threatening. It’s usually given when other drugs haven’t worked.
How it works
Amiodarone belongs to a class of drugs called antiarrhythmics. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.
Amiodarone treats and prevents abnormal heartbeats by working inside cells to control muscle contractions in the heart. This helps your heart beat normally.
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
Abarelix
Apomorphine
Arsenic trioxide
Certain antibiotics like erythromycin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, pentamidine
Certain medications for depression like amoxapine, tricyclic antidepressants
Certain medications for fungal infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
Certain medications for irregular heartbeat like disopyramide, dronedarone, ibutilide, propafenone, sotalol
Certain medications for malaria like chloroquine, halofantrine
Cisapride
Droperidol
Haloperidol
Hawthorn
Maprotiline
Methadone
Phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, thioridazine
Pimozide
Ranolazine
Red yeast rice
Vardenafil
This medication may also interact with the following:
Antiviral medications for HIV or AIDS
Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
Certain medications for cholesterol like atorvastatin, cerivastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin
Certain medications for hepatitis C like sofosbuvir and ledipasvir; sofosbuvir
Certain medications for seizures like phenytoin
Certain medications for thyroid problems
Certain medications that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
Cholestyramine
Cimetidine
Clopidogrel
Cyclosporine
Dextromethorphan
Diuretics
Dofetilide
Fentanyl
General anesthetics
Grapefruit juice
Lidocaine
Loratadine
Methotrexate
Other medications that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
Procainamide
Quinidine
Rifabutin, rifampin, or rifapentine
St. John's Wort
Trazodone
Ziprasidone
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Your condition will be monitored closely when you first begin therapy. Often, this medication is first started in a hospital or other monitored health care setting. Once you are on maintenance therapy, visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Because your condition and use of this medication carry some risk, it is a good idea to carry an identification card, necklace or bracelet with details of your condition, medications, and care team.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medication affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
This medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.
You should have regular eye exams before and during treatment. Call your care team if you have blurred vision, see halos, or your eyes become sensitive to light. Your eyes may get dry. It may be helpful to use a lubricating eye solution or artificial tears solution.
If you are going to have surgery or a procedure that requires contrast dyes, tell your care team that you are taking this medication.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Bluish-gray skin
Change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
Heart failure—shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
High thyroid levels (hyperthyroidism)—fast or irregular heartbeat, weight loss, excessive sweating or sensitivity to heat, tremors or shaking, anxiety, nervousness, irregular menstrual cycle or spotting
Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
Low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism)—unusual weakness or fatigue, sensitivity to cold, constipation, hair loss, dry skin, weight gain, feelings of depression
Lung injury—shortness of breath or trouble breathing, cough, spitting up blood, chest pain, fever
Pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet, muscle weakness, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
Nausea
Vomiting
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medication?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.
www.healthline.com/health/amiodarone-oral-tablet#dosage
Amiodarone is used to treat the heart rate problems ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
Why it’s used
Amiodarone is used to treat heart rate problems that are life threatening. It’s usually given when other drugs haven’t worked.
How it works
Amiodarone belongs to a class of drugs called antiarrhythmics. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.
Amiodarone treats and prevents abnormal heartbeats by working inside cells to control muscle contractions in the heart. This helps your heart beat normally.
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
Abarelix
Apomorphine
Arsenic trioxide
Certain antibiotics like erythromycin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, pentamidine
Certain medications for depression like amoxapine, tricyclic antidepressants
Certain medications for fungal infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
Certain medications for irregular heartbeat like disopyramide, dronedarone, ibutilide, propafenone, sotalol
Certain medications for malaria like chloroquine, halofantrine
Cisapride
Droperidol
Haloperidol
Hawthorn
Maprotiline
Methadone
Phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, thioridazine
Pimozide
Ranolazine
Red yeast rice
Vardenafil
This medication may also interact with the following:
Antiviral medications for HIV or AIDS
Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
Certain medications for cholesterol like atorvastatin, cerivastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin
Certain medications for hepatitis C like sofosbuvir and ledipasvir; sofosbuvir
Certain medications for seizures like phenytoin
Certain medications for thyroid problems
Certain medications that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
Cholestyramine
Cimetidine
Clopidogrel
Cyclosporine
Dextromethorphan
Diuretics
Dofetilide
Fentanyl
General anesthetics
Grapefruit juice
Lidocaine
Loratadine
Methotrexate
Other medications that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
Procainamide
Quinidine
Rifabutin, rifampin, or rifapentine
St. John's Wort
Trazodone
Ziprasidone
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Your condition will be monitored closely when you first begin therapy. Often, this medication is first started in a hospital or other monitored health care setting. Once you are on maintenance therapy, visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Because your condition and use of this medication carry some risk, it is a good idea to carry an identification card, necklace or bracelet with details of your condition, medications, and care team.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medication affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
This medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.
You should have regular eye exams before and during treatment. Call your care team if you have blurred vision, see halos, or your eyes become sensitive to light. Your eyes may get dry. It may be helpful to use a lubricating eye solution or artificial tears solution.
If you are going to have surgery or a procedure that requires contrast dyes, tell your care team that you are taking this medication.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Bluish-gray skin
Change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
Heart failure—shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
High thyroid levels (hyperthyroidism)—fast or irregular heartbeat, weight loss, excessive sweating or sensitivity to heat, tremors or shaking, anxiety, nervousness, irregular menstrual cycle or spotting
Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
Low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism)—unusual weakness or fatigue, sensitivity to cold, constipation, hair loss, dry skin, weight gain, feelings of depression
Lung injury—shortness of breath or trouble breathing, cough, spitting up blood, chest pain, fever
Pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet, muscle weakness, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
Nausea
Vomiting
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medication?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.