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Amiodarone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Amiodarone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Amiodarone 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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amiodarone is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Amiodarone safe for pregnant women?
Amiodarone should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amiodarone safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Amiodarone. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Amiodarone on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Amiodarone on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amiodarone on the Liver?
Amiodarone is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Amiodarone on the Heart?
Side effects of Amiodarone rarely affect the heart.
Amiodarone 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 Amiodarone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiodarone habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amiodarone has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Amiodarone. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amiodarone only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amiodarone is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amiodarone
Taking certain foods and Amiodarone together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiodarone
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amiodarone 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; Cordarone® (amiodarone HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 533-534
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 141-144