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

सिरदर्द
तेज धड़कन (सीने का फड़फड़ाना)
टेकीकार्डिया
मतली या उलटी

Ibutilide Related Warnings

Is the use of Ibutilide safe for pregnant women?

Ibutilide can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ibutilide right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

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?

There are no side effects of Ibutilide on the 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?

Very few cases of side effects of Ibutilide on the heart have been reported.

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

Disopyramide

Norpace 100 Mg Capsule

Procainamide

Chloroquine

Amiodarone

Amitriptyline

Clarithromycin

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 -

Heart Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Ibutilide

Is this Ibutilide habit forming or addictive?

Ibutilide 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 Ibutilide can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ibutilide should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Ibutilide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ibutilide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ibutilide

You can take Ibutilide with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ibutilide

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

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 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)