Descriptions Amiodarone is used to treat life-threatening heart rhythm
Amiodarone is a medication that prevents and treats an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
During therapy, intracytoplasmic
Long-term usage of amiodarone can cause pulmonary toxicity or severe damage to the
2,11 Patients taking moderate to high dose of amiodarone may experience anterior subcapsular cataract
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Too much sun exposure could cause a serious sunburn
The possibility of retinal phototoxicity should be
Increased sensitivity to light
Some people may experience blurred vision, double vision, or other visual disturbances while taking amlodipine
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) specifically for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias
Blood work, tests, and other exams will need to be done to check for side effects
Along with its needed effects, dronedarone (the active ingredient contained in Multaq) may cause some unwanted effects
If you take warfarin, get immediate medical care if you have these skin changes: Sores on the skin
If you develop blurred vision or any other visual disturbances, you should tell your doctor immediately
Discontinuation of amiodarone is reported to occur in nearly 20–40% of patients if changes in aminotransferases are detected during amiodarone therapy
You may first start to see halos appear in your vision around lights, or notice that your vision is unusually blurred
For example, hydroxychloroquine accumulates in the retinal pigment epithelium and causes a dose-related maculopathy
As early as 2003, scientists recognized the potential for amiodarone to affect the eyes
Tell your doctor right away if you develop any vision changes (such as seeing halos or blurred vision)