Cardiron200mg

Indication

Ventricular Arrhythmias PO Load: 800-1600 mg PO qDay for 1-3 weeks until response; once adequate arrhythmia control achieved, reduce dose to 600-800 m... View More

Administration

Potentiation of antiarrhythmic drugs. Possible increased risk of adverse effects when used with anaesthetic agents. Monitor plasma levels of amiodarone ... View More

Adult Dose

Close monitoring is recommended as amiodarone may worsen arrhythmia especially when used concurrently with other anti-arrhythmic drugs or drugs that pro... View More

Renal Dose

Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic agent which inhibits stimulation, prolongs action potential and refractory period in myocardial tissues. It als... View More

Mode of Action

May be taken with or without food. Take consistently w/ or w/o meals. Take w/ meals if high dose or to reduce GI discomfort. Reconstitution: To make ... View More

Precaution

Ventricular arrhythmias, Ventricular fibrillation, Ventricular tachycardia, Atrial fibrillation, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Supraventricular arrhythmi... View More

Pregnancy Category Note

>10% Increased liver AST or ALT levels (3-20%; as high as 40-50% in some studies),Hypotension (16%),Dizziness (3-40%),Headache (3-40%),Malaise (3-40%),... View More

Interaction

Hypersensitivity to amiodarone or iodine. Severe sinus node dysfunction, 2nd and 3rd degree heart block (except in patients with a functioning artificia... View More