Ibutilide



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  • Contains / Salt: Ibutilide


Ibutilide Information



Ibutilide Benefits & Uses

Ibutilide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

  • Atrial flutter

Ibutilide Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: Atrial flutter
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.01 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: weight <60 kg: 0.01 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg) IV infusion repeat after 10 minutes as needed
Geriatric
  • Disease: Atrial flutter
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: weight >60 kg: 1 mg (one vial) IV infusion, repeat after 10 minutes as needed


Ibutilide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ibutilide is used -

Common

  • Headache
  • Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
  • Tachycardia
  • Nausea or vomiting

Ibutilide Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Ibutilide safe for pregnant women?


    Ibutilide may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Ibutilide again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Ibutilide safe during breastfeeding?


    Taking Ibutilide may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Ibutilide should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Ibutilide on the Kidneys?


    Ibutilide is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Ibutilide on the Liver?


    Using Ibutilide does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Ibutilide on the Heart?


    Ibutilide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Ibutilide with Other Drugs

Ibutilide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe



Ibutilide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ibutilide unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Ibutilide

  • Is this Ibutilide habit forming or addictive?


    Ibutilide does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ibutilide as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Ibutilide only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Ibutilide in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Ibutilide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Ibutilide


    You can take Ibutilide with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Ibutilide


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ibutilide.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 535

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Corvert® (ibutilide fumarate)



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