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Multaq is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation.
The correct dosage of Multaq depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Multaq include Fatigue. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Multaq can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Multaq normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Multaq has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Multaq's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Multaq related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Heart Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Multaq since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Multaq contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Multaq may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Multaq, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Multaq is used to treat the following -
Main 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Multaq is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Multaq safe for pregnant women?
Multaq shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Multaq safe during breastfeeding?
Multaq may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Multaq on the Kidneys?
Multaq does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Multaq on the Liver?
Multaq may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Multaq on the Heart?
Multaq is rarely harmful for the heart.
Multaq should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Multaq unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Multaq habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Multaq.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Multaq as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Multaq only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Multaq for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Multaq
Taking Multaq with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Multaq
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Multaq and alcohol. No research has been done on this 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; 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