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Amiodon is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Arrhythmia. Other than this, Amiodon has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amiodon. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Amiodon include Shortness of Breath, Cough, Trembling. Some other side effects of Amiodon have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Amiodon are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Amiodon's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Amiodon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amiodon related warnings section.
Amiodon is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Amiodon have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amiodon may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amiodon is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Amiodon 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amiodon is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amiodon safe for pregnant women?
Amiodon shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amiodon safe during breastfeeding?
Amiodon may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amiodon on the Kidneys?
Amiodon does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amiodon on the Liver?
Amiodon is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amiodon on the Heart?
Side effects of Amiodon rarely affect the heart.
Amiodon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amiodon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiodon habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amiodon.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Amiodon you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amiodon is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amiodon for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amiodon
Using Amiodon with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiodon
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amiodon.
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
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