In most countries (including Australia), amiodarone is the most commonly prescribed antiarrhythmic apart from drugs such as digoxin and beta blockers
It is used in patients who have already been treated with other medicines that did not work well
Amiodarone also comes as an intravenous (IV) solution for injection, which is only given by a healthcare provider
MHRA/CHM advice: Amiodarone ( Cordarone X ®): reminder of risks of treatment and need for patient monitoring and supervision (March 2022) Healthcare professionals are reminded that amiodarone can cause serious adverse reactions affecting the eyes, heart, lung, liver, thyroid gland, skin, and peripheral nervous system that may persist for a Drugs and Supplements Amiodarone (Intravenous Route) Description and Brand Names Before Using Proper Use Precautions Side Effects Products and services Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex ®
Brand names: Cordarone, Pacerone, Cordarone IV, Nexterone Reviewed by Medicine
Brand name: Pacerone Drug class: Group III antiarrhythmics Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm
Amiodarone is a frequently prescribed anti-arrhythmic medication
Amiodarone oral tablet is a prescription drug that’s available as the brand-name drug Pacerone
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Nitroglycerin injection is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) during surgery or to control congestive heart failure in patients who have had a heart attack
An increased risk of phenytoin toxicity (ataxia, hyperreflexa, nystagmus, tremor) and/or decreased amiodarone concentrations
Warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin
In the event of breakthrough episodes of VF or hemodynamically
Click on the brand name to view the Amiodarone (Pacerone) tablets are usually started in the hospital
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Classification: Antiarrhythmic, Adrenergic blocker (not used as sympatholytic drug) IV
5 mg/min can be continued for 2 to 3 weeks regardless of the patient's age, renal function, or left ventricular function
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Side Effects
Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, hoarseness, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after using this medicine
Amiodarone can cause a feeling of “pins and needles” or numbness in the hands, legs, or feet, muscle weakness, uncontrolled movements, poor coordination, and trouble walking
Pacerone, Cordarone, Cordarone IV, Nexterone
Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
Amiodarone is widely prescribed, largely due to its efficacy in the management of both supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias