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Cordarone X is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Arrhythmia. Cordarone X also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cordarone X. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Cordarone X are Shortness of Breath, Cough, Trembling. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cordarone X can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cordarone X are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Cordarone X's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Cordarone X has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cordarone X related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Cordarone X since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Cordarone X have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Cordarone X with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cordarone X is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cordarone X 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 X safe for pregnant women?
Cordarone X can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Cordarone X safe during breastfeeding?
Cordarone X should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cordarone X on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Cordarone X on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cordarone X on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cordarone X on the liver.
What is the effect of Cordarone X on the Heart?
Cordarone X may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Cordarone X 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 Cordarone X unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cordarone X habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cordarone X 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 X as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cordarone X is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cordarone X for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cordarone X
Using Cordarone X with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cordarone X
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cordarone X with alcohol will be.
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