Amiodarone Hydrochloride
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Indications
- Treatment of arrhythmias, particularly when other drugs are ineffective or contra-indicated (including paroxysmal supraventricular, nodal and ventricular tachycardias, atrial fibrillation and flutter, ventricular fibrillation, and tachyarrhythmias associated with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome) (initiated in hospital or under specialist supervision)
- Ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia refractory to defibrillation [
Drug Interactions
30 drug interactions identified for Amiodarone Hydrochloride. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
hydrochloride General cautions: Acute porphyrias ; conduction disturbances (in excessive dosage); elderly; heart failure; hypokalaemia; severe bradycardia (in excessive dosage) Specific cautions: With
Side Effects
hydrochloride General side-effects: Common or very common Arrhythmias; hepatic disorders; hyperthyroidism; nausea; pulmonary fibrosis; skin reactions ...
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