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Cordarone Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Arrhythmia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Cordarone Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cordarone Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Cordarone Injection include Shortness of Breath, Cough, Trembling. While these are the most often observed Cordarone Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cordarone Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Cordarone Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Cordarone Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cordarone Injection related warnings section.
Cordarone Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Cordarone Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Cordarone Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cordarone Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cordarone Injection 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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Is the use of Cordarone Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cordarone has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Cordarone without medical advice.
Is the use of Cordarone Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cordarone may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cordarone Injection on the Kidneys?
Cordarone is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Cordarone Injection on the Liver?
Cordarone does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cordarone Injection on the Heart?
Cordarone is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cordarone Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cordarone Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cordarone Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cordarone Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cordarone Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cordarone Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cordarone Injection
The side effects of taking Cordarone Injection with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cordarone Injection
Information about the interaction of Cordarone Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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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
