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About Amiodon 100mg Tablet

AMIODARONE comes from a class of drugs called ‘anti-arrhythmic. AMIODARONE used to treat an illness called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. This is where your heart beats unusually fast. And also treat other types of fast or uneven heartbeats known as” atrial flutter” or” atrial fibrillation”. Taking the tablets helps your heartbeat to return to normal. AMIODARONE Tablets are used only when other medicines cannot be used. Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which two upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat without coordination. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome is a condition in which an extra electrical pathway between the upper and lower chambers of the heart causes a rapid heartbeat.

Uses of Amiodon 100mg Tablet

Atrial Fibrillation, Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome.

Medicinal Benefits of Amiodon 100mg Tablet

AMIODARONE contains ‘amiodarone’ which belongs to the class of ‘antiarrhythmic drugs’. It acts by blocking the potassium channels in the heart. Irregular heartbeat occurs due to abnormal electrical activity or the impulses produced in the heart. AMIODARONE blocks these abnormal electric signals and regulates the heartbeat.

Directions for Use

AMIODARONE is available in two dosage forms: oral tablet and injection. Tablets: Take AMIODARONE tablets as prescribed by your doctor. It is advisable to swallow tablets as a whole without crushing, breaking, or chewing them. Do not increase or decrease the dose without your doctor’s advice. Injection: Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Amiodon 100mg Tablet

AMIODARONE may cause side-effects such as blurred vision and visual halos around dazzling light. AMIODARONE may affect thyroid gland function. It may cause extreme restlessness, weight loss, sweating, and sensitivity to heat, which could be signs of ‘hyperthyroidism’ (increase in thyroid hormone). It may also cause tiredness, weight gain, sensitivity to cold, sweating, and constipation, which could be signs of ‘hypothyroidism’ (decrease in thyroid hormone levels).  Besides, it may cause tremors when you move your arms or legs and skin photosensitivity (redness or rashes on the sun-exposed skin, especially the face).

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take AMIODARONE if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to iodine, amiodarone hydrochloride, or any of the other ingredients of it. Do not take if you have sinus bradycardia (slower than normal heartbeat), sinoatrial (SA) or atrioventricular (AV) heart block (abnormal heart rhythm) and do not have a pacemaker fitted, taking certain other medicines which could affect your heartbeat, are pregnant or breast-feeding. AMIODARONE contains lactose, so patients having lactose intolerance should not take it. Inform your doctor if you have age above 65 years, have liver problems, lung problems such as asthma, optic neuritis (eye problem), or are undergoing surgery. Inform your doctor if you have stevens-Johnsons syndrome (flu-like symptoms followed by rashes and blistering of the skin) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (a serious skin condition characterized by flu-like symptoms, chills, followed by rashes and peeling of the skin) as AMIODARONE can cause skin sensitivity and worsen he condition.

Do not take AMIODARONE if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to iodine, amiodarone hydrochloride, or any of the other ingredients of it. Do not take if you have sinus bradycardia (slower than normal heartbeat), sinoatrial (SA) or atrioventricular (AV) heart block (abnormal heart rhythm) and do not have a pacemaker fitted, taking certain other medicines which could affect your heartbeat, are pregnant or breast-feeding. AMIODARONE contains lactose, so patients having lactose intolerance should not take it. Inform your doctor if you have age above 65 years, have liver problems, lung problems such as asthma, optic neuritis (eye problem), or are undergoing surgery. Inform your doctor if you have stevens-Johnsons syndrome (flu-like symptoms followed by rashes and blistering of the skin) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (a serious skin condition characterized by flu-like symptoms, chills, followed by rashes and peeling of the skin) as AMIODARONE can cause skin sensitivity and worsen he condition.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

AMIODARONE may interact with other medications used to treat atrial fibrillation (digoxin and diltiazem), anticoagulant (warfarin), diuretic (furosemide), antibiotic (levofloxacin), analgesic (oxycodone), lipid-lowering drug (simvastatin), and antidepressant (trazodone).  

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

AMIODARONE may interact with alcohol and worsen the liver problems. So, it is recommended to avoid alcohol intake while using AMIODARONE.