Amiodarone

Amiodarone is a prescription medicine used to treat serious and life-threatening irregular heartbeats. It helps control conditions like ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation by stabilizing the heart’s rhythm. Amiodarone works by slowing down overactive electrical signals in the heart to help it beat regularly and effectively.

Benefits

• Helps prevent dangerous heart rhythm problems that could lead to cardiac arrest.
• Supports normal heart rhythm in people with severe arrhythmias.
• Reduces the need for electrical shock treatment to restore heartbeat.
• Can improve heart function and reduce symptoms such as palpitations or shortness of breath.
• Often used when other medications have not worked or cannot be used.

Dosage

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Usually taken once or twice daily, depending on your condition and doctor’s instructions.
• Can be taken with or without food, but take it the same way each time.
• Swallow tablets whole with a glass of water.
• Do not stop taking Amiodarone without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel better.

Warnings and Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you have lung, liver, thyroid problems, or vision issues.
• Amiodarone may cause serious lung or liver side effects that require close monitoring.
• Regular tests may be needed to check your heart rhythm, lung function, liver enzymes, and thyroid levels.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they can affect how the medication works.
• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless clearly needed and prescribed.

Usage Instructions

• Take Amiodarone at the same time each day to maintain steady levels in your body.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is near the next dose, skip the missed one and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.
• Limit exposure to sunlight and wear protective clothing, as Amiodarone can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
• Keep all appointments for regular monitoring to ensure safe and effective use.

Storage Information

• Store at room temperature between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F).
• Keep away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
• Store in its original container with the lid tightly closed.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Do not use after the expiration date on the packaging.

Common Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.
• Feeling tired, dizzy, or lightheaded.
• Skin sensitivity to sunlight, which may cause rash or discoloration.
• Tremors, problems with coordination, or difficulty walking.
• Vision changes like blurred vision or seeing halos around lights.