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Amiodar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Arrhythmia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Amiodar has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Amiodar depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Amiodar include Shortness of Breath, Cough, Trembling. While these are the most often observed Amiodar side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amiodar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Amiodar's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Amiodar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amiodar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amiodar in conditions like Heart Failure, Heart Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amiodar are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Amiodar with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amiodar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Amiodar is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Amiodar safe for pregnant women?
Amiodar can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amiodar safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Amiodar. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amiodar on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Amiodar on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amiodar on the Liver?
Using Amiodar does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amiodar on the Heart?
Amiodar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amiodar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amiodar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiodar habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amiodar.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amiodar, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Amiodar can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amiodar is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amiodar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amiodar
Taking Amiodar with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiodar
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amiodar with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cordarone® (amiodarone HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 533-534
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 141-144