Amiodarone (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cordarone, Cordarone I.V., Cordarone Intravenous, pms-Amiodarone
CategoryDescriptionAmiodarone (am-ee-OH-da-rone) belongs to the group of medicines known as antiarrhythmics.
It is used to correct irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm.
Amiodarone produces its helpful effects by slowing nerve impulses in the
heart and acting directly on the heart tissues.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
- Cordarone
- Cordarone Intravenous
- pms-Amiodarone
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