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Amiodar-100 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Arrhythmia. Secondary and off-label uses of Amiodar-100 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Amiodar-100 Tablet 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.
Amiodar-100 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Shortness of Breath, Cough, Trembling. While these are the most often observed Amiodar-100 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amiodar-100 Tablet 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.
In addition, Amiodar-100 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amiodar-100 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amiodar-100 Tablet related warnings section.
Amiodar-100 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amiodar-100 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Amiodar-100 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amiodar-100 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Amiodar-100 Tablet 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 Amiodar-100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Amiodar has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amiodar without medical advice.
Is the use of Amiodar-100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Amiodar may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amiodar-100 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Amiodar is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Amiodar-100 Tablet on the Liver?
Using Amiodar does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amiodar-100 Tablet on the Heart?
Amiodar has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amiodar-100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiodar-100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amiodar-100 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Amiodar-100 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amiodar-100 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amiodar-100 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amiodar-100 Tablet
Taking Amiodar-100 Tablet with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiodar-100 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amiodar-100 Tablet.
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