Cordarone Tablet Information

Cordarone Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Arrhythmia. Secondary and off-label uses of Cordarone Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Cordarone Tablet 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Cordarone Tablet include Shortness of Breath, Cough, Trembling. Some other side effects of Cordarone Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Cordarone Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cordarone Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Cordarone Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Cordarone Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cordarone Tablet contraindications section.

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

In addition to the above precautions for Cordarone Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Cordarone Benefits & Uses
Cordarone Dosage & How to Take
Cordarone Side Effects
Cordarone Related Warnings
Cordarone Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cordarone
Cordarone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cordarone Tablet Benefits & Uses

Cordarone Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Arrhythmia

Other Benefits

Ventricular Tachycardia

Cordarone Tablet 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 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Cordarone Tablet 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.

Severe
Is the use of Cordarone Tablet 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.

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

Using Cordarone does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

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

Cordarone is completely safe for the liver.

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

Side effects of Cordarone rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Cordarone Tablet Contraindications

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

Goiter
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Heart Failure
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cordarone Tablet

Is this Cordarone Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Cordarone Tablet is not addictive in nature.

No
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 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cordarone Tablet 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, Cordarone Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cordarone Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cordarone Tablet

Taking Cordarone Tablet with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cordarone Tablet

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

Unknown