Amiodarone (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cordarone, Cordarone I.V., Cordarone Intravenous, pms-Amiodarone
Proper Use of This MedicineTake amiodarone exactly as directed by your doctor even though you may feel
well
. Do not take more medicine than ordered and do not miss any doses.
Dosing - The dose of amiodarone will be different for
different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the
directions on the label
. The following information includes only the
average doses of amiodarone. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so:
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For treatment of ventricular arrhythmias
:
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Adults - At first, 800 to 1600 milligrams (mg) per day taken
in divided doses. Then, 600 to 800 mg per day for one month. Then, 400 mg
per day.
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Children - Dose is based on body weight and must be determined
by your doctor. The dose for the first ten days is usually 10 mg per kilogram
(4.55 mg per pound) of body weight per day. Then, the dose is decreased to
5 mg per kilogram (2.27 mg per pound) of body weight per day. After several
weeks, the dose is then decreased to 2.5 mg per kilogram (1.14 mg per pound)
of body weight per day.
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For injection
dosage form:
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For treatment of ventricular arrhythmias
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Adults - At first, the dose is 150 mg injected into a vein for
ten minutes, followed by a dose of 360 mg injected into a vein for six hours,
followed by a dose of 540 mg injected into a vein for eighteen hours. After
the first twenty-four hours of therapy, the dose is 720 mg injected into a
vein every twenty-four hours; this dose may be continued for as long as three
weeks.
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Children - Use is not recommended.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, do not take
the missed dose at all and do not double the next one. Instead, go back to
your regular dosing schedule. If you miss two or more doses in a row, check
with your doctor.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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