Duron Injection

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Duron Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
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1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 56
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Duron Information

Duron, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet,Injection. Arrhythmia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Duron have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Duron depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Duron include Shortness of Breath, Cough, Trembling. While these are the most often observed Duron side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Duron are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Duron is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Duron related warnings talks about Duron's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Duron is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Duron contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Duron have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Duron, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Duron Benefits & Uses

Duron is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Duron Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Arrhythmia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Duron Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Duron safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Duron. If you are pregnant, do not take Duron without a doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Duron safe during breastfeeding?


    Duron should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Duron on the Kidneys?


    Using Duron does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Duron on the Liver?


    Duron does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Duron on the Heart?


    Duron is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Duron with Other Drugs

Duron should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe



Duron Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Duron unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Duron

  • Is this Duron habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Duron.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Duron. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Duron only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Duron cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Duron Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Duron


    Taking Duron with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.

    Severe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Duron


    Information about the interaction of Duron and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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



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