healthsense Amiodarone



 
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healthsense Amiodarone - Basic Information

 

Indication of healthsense Amiodarone:

Amiodarone is used in the treatment of fast abnormal heart rhythms that have not responded to other treatments. These heart rhythms include Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, supraventricular tachycardias, nodal tachycardias, ventricular tachycardias, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation.

Action of healthsense Amiodarone:

Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent that reduces the excitability of the heart muscle cells making them less likely to respond to abnormal electrical activity and also reduces the speed that abnormal electrical impulses are conducted through the heart.

Dose Advice of healthsense Amiodarone:

Doses need to be individually titrated for each individual patient depending on their individual response and their side effects as absorption varies widely between patientsIt is particularly important that the minimum effective dose be used In adults amiodarone treatment is usually started at a dose of 200 mg three times daily. After one week the dose is reduced to 200 mg twice daily for a further week and then to 200 mg once daily for maintenance therapy.

Schedule of healthsense Amiodarone:

S4

Common side effects of healthsense Amiodarone:

Elevated levels of liver enzymesAbnormal thyroid function tests - amiodarone can cause hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidismExcessive slowing of the heart rateIncreased skin reaction on exposure to sunlightNauseaMuscle weaknessDeposits in the cornea of the eye, which are normally asymptomatic

Uncommon side effects of healthsense Amiodarone:

Worsening of pre-existing heart failureSkin rashesFacial flushingHair lossBluish discolouration of the skin with grey discolouration of the faceVomitingLoss of appetiteConstipationSalty or metallic taste in the mouth Weight gain TremorInsomniaHeadachesDizziness and vertigoFatigue Vivid dreamsLess a feelingDifficulty walkingChronic anxietyInflammation of the testisImpotence


GN: Amiodarone hydrochloride