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Amiodarone (Systemic)

Brand Names : Cordarone, Cordarone I.V., Cordarone Intravenous, pms-Amiodarone

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Antiarrhythmic
Description

Amiodarone (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
  • Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
    Parenteral
  • Injection (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Cordarone
  • Cordarone I.V.

In Canada -

  • Cordarone
  • Cordarone Intravenous
  • pms-Amiodarone

   

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Amiodarone: Before Using



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