Cordarone Tablet

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Cordarone Tablet

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Cordarone Information

Cordarone, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Arrhythmia. The alternative uses of Cordarone have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Cordarone is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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 Cordarone include Shortness of Breath, Cough, Trembling. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cordarone can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cordarone go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cordarone is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Cordarone has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cordarone related warnings section.

Cordarone can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cordarone in conditions like Heart Failure, Heart Disease. The section on Cordarone contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Cordarone may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Cordarone is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Cordarone Benefits & Uses

Cordarone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Cordarone 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: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Dosage range: 800 - 1600 mg
Geriatric
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Dosage range: 800 - 1600 mg
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cordarone Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cordarone safe for pregnant women?


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

    Severe
  • Is the use of Cordarone safe during breastfeeding?


    Cordarone may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

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


    Cordarone is completely safe for kidneys.

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


    Cordarone does not damage the liver.

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


    Cordarone is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Cordarone with Other Drugs

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

Severe



Cordarone Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Cordarone

  • Is this Cordarone habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Cordarone has not been reported.

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Cordarone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Cordarone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Cordarone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cordarone


    The side effects of taking Cordarone with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.

    Severe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cordarone


    Information about the interaction of Cordarone and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    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; 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

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