Dronedarone



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Dronedarone Information



Dronedarone Benefits & Uses

Dronedarone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Dronedarone 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 Fibrillation
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Atrial Fibrillation
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Dronedarone Side Effects

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

Severe

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Weakness
  • पेट दर्द
  • Dyspepsia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash
  • Photosensitivity
  • Chest Discomfort
  • Dizziness

Common

Dronedarone Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Dronedarone safe for pregnant women?


    Dronedarone has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Dronedarone without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Dronedarone safe during breastfeeding?


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

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


    Using Dronedarone does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

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


    Dronedarone has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Dronedarone on the Heart?


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

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Dronedarone with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Dronedarone Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Dronedarone

  • Is this Dronedarone habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Dronedarone has not been reported.

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


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Dronedarone since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Dronedarone is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Dronedarone is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Dronedarone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Dronedarone


    Taking certain foods and Dronedarone together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.

    Severe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Dronedarone


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dronedarone with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Multaq (dronedarone)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 534

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 470-472



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