Cordarone Information

Basic information about Cordarone (Amiodarone)

Cordarone (Amiodarone) is prescribed for treating heart rhythm diseases.

Cordarone (Amiodarone) works by stabilizing the heart rhythm in conditions in which the heart is beating too fast. It is a antiarrhythmic.

You should store Amiodarone at room temperature. It is preferable to store Cordarone in dry and dark place, and in a place that children and pets can’t reach.

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If you overdose this medicine seek emergency care as soon as you can

Warnings and Precautions about Cordarone (Amiodarone)

If you have a history of serious diseases, you may prefer to ask your pharmacist prior to accepting Cordarone (Amiodarone).

You should necessarily be aware that nearly every remedy is able to cause side effects if it is taken by wrong schedule, or you have ever had allergic reaction to it.

Nevertheless, most people do not experience any side effects. Cordarone (Amiodarone) is a safe and effective medication that is used to cure heart rhythm diseases.

The most common by-effects are:

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

• nausea, dry eyes, dizziness, poor coordination, trouble sleeping, headache, bitter taste in mouth, decreased sexual interest, vomiting, blue-green discoloring of skin (especially hands or feet) , constipation, abnormal skin sensations (loss of sensation, numbness, tingling, prickling.) , flushing of the face, tiredness, loss of appetite, general body discomfort, involuntary muscle movements.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:

• fever, muscle pain tenderness or weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness) , tingling or numbness of hands or feet, easy bruising or bleeding, unexplained weight change, severe dizziness, fatigue, worsening of irregular heartbeat, menstrual changes, skin reaction similar to serious sunburn, loss of coordination, decreased urination, sweating, severe allergic reactions (hives, difficulty breathing, rash, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth face lips or tongue.) , wheezing, yellowing of the skin or eyes, shortness of breath, cough, nervousness, chills coldness, irregular pulse, slow heartbeat, sluggishness, chest pain, dark urine, vision changes (seeing halos; blurred vision; loss of vision.) , coughing up blood, persistent sore throat, enlarged thyroid gland, eye discomfort, severe stomach pain, uncontrolled shaking or tremor.

Do not use Cordarone if:

• you are taking cisapride, dofetilide, an H1 antagonist (eg, astemizole, loratadine, terfenadine), an HIV protease inhibitor (eg, ritonavir), a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (eg, vardenafil), or a streptogramin (eg, dalfopristin, quinupristin).
• you have complete, second degree, third degree, or severe sinoatrial heart block; an abnormally slow heartbeat; or shock due to serious heart problems; or if you have had fainting due to slow heartbeat (except if you have a pacemaker) ;
• you are allergic to any ingredient in Cordarone , including iodine;

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Important:

• Cordarone may cause skin reactions similar to serious sunburn or sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Cordarone . Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
• Limit alcoholic beverages while taking Cordarone .
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Cordarone has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Cordarone during pregnancy. Cordarone is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Cordarone .
• Your doctor may want you to check your pulse rate every day while you take Cordarone . Learn how to monitor your pulse.
• It may take several days to weeks for Cordarone to work. A response may not be seen for up to 3 weeks after the medicine is started.
• Long-term exposure to Cordarone may cause blue-gray discoloration of the skin, particularly of the face and hands. This effect is not harmful and usually reverses, sometimes incompletely, after the medicine is stopped. Avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun may help to prevent this effect.
• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery (including eye surgery to correct vision problems), tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Cordarone .
• Cordarone may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Cordarone . Using Cordarone alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Lab tests, including electrocardiogram (ECG), chest x-rays, lung tests, liver tests, thyroid tests, and eye exams, may be performed to monitor your progress. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Carry an identification card at all times that says you are taking Cordarone .
• Use Cordarone with extreme caution in children. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• Cordarone stays in your body for weeks or months, even after you are no longer taking it. Therefore, caution is advised not only during treatment, but for several months after treatment with Cordarone has stopped if you are taking any interacting medicines.

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