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Cordarone Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Arrhythmia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Cordarone Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cordarone Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Cordarone Injection include Shortness of Breath, Cough, Trembling. While these are the most often observed Cordarone Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cordarone Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Cordarone Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Cordarone Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cordarone Injection related warnings section.
Cordarone Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Cordarone Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Cordarone Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cordarone Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cordarone Injection 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 Cordarone Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cordarone shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Cordarone Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Cordarone may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Cordarone should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Cordarone Injection on the Kidneys?
Using Cordarone does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Cordarone Injection on the Liver?
Cordarone is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cordarone Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Cordarone rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cordarone Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cordarone Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cordarone Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cordarone Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Cordarone Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cordarone Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cordarone Injection
Taking Cordarone Injection with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cordarone Injection
Information about the interaction of Cordarone Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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