Review the side-effects of Amiodarone as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Abnormal heart rhythm, heart failure, heart attack, low blood pressure, sinus arrest.
Central Nervous System- Abnormal gait/ lack of coordination, dizziness, fatigue, uneasiness, tingling, tremor/abnormal involuntary movement, headache, sleep disturbances, confusion, delirium, disorientation, pseudotumor cerebri( increased pressure inside the skull).
Skin- Sensitivity to sunlight, flushing, redness, severe allergic reactions, itching, blue-gray discoloration, skin cancer.
Eye and ENT- Visual disturbances, abnormal smell sensation, ringing in the ears, may lead to blindness.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, abdominal pain, abnormal salivation, abnormal taste, inflammation of pancreas.
Genitourinary- Acute kidney failure, inflammation of testis, impotence, decreased sexual activities.
Blood- Blood clot abnormalities, anemia, and decrease in blood cells.
Liver- Abnormal liver function tests, liver disorders, jaundice.
Local- Swelling, redness, necrosis, pain, inflammation , blood clot.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle weakness, muscle pain, muscle damage.
Respiratory- Cough, difficulty in breathing, lung infiltrates, wheezing, lung inflammation, fibrosis.
Miscellaneous- It may cause severe allergic reactions, leg swelling , fever and increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone. It interferes with thyroid function and may increase or decrease thyroid hormone levels.
Cordarone and Pacerone
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Abnormal heart rhythm, heart failure, heart attack, low blood pressure, sinus arrest.
Central Nervous System- Abnormal gait/ lack of coordination, dizziness, fatigue, uneasiness, tingling, tremor/abnormal involuntary movement, headache, sleep disturbances, confusion, delirium, disorientation, pseudotumor cerebri( increased pressure inside the skull).
Skin- Sensitivity to sunlight, flushing, redness, severe allergic reactions, itching, blue-gray discoloration, skin cancer.
Eye and ENT- Visual disturbances, abnormal smell sensation, ringing in the ears, may lead to blindness.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, abdominal pain, abnormal salivation, abnormal taste, inflammation of pancreas.
Genitourinary- Acute kidney failure, inflammation of testis, impotence, decreased sexual activities.
Blood- Blood clot abnormalities, anemia, and decrease in blood cells.
Liver- Abnormal liver function tests, liver disorders, jaundice.
Local- Swelling, redness, necrosis, pain, inflammation , blood clot.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle weakness, muscle pain, muscle damage.
Respiratory- Cough, difficulty in breathing, lung infiltrates, wheezing, lung inflammation, fibrosis.
Miscellaneous- It may cause severe allergic reactions, leg swelling , fever and increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone. It interferes with thyroid function and may increase or decrease thyroid hormone levels.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excessive sunlight exposure due to increased risk of photosensitivityDrug Name : Amiodarone
Amiodarone(Cordarone and Pacerone) generic is used to treat life-threatening irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to maintain a normal heart rate in patients who have not responded to other medications. It is an antiarrhythmic drug.Trade Names for Amiodarone
India :
Cordarone X |
Cordarone (100mg) |
Cordarone (100mg) |
Cordarone (50mg/ml) |
Tachyra (100mg) |
Tachyra (200mg) |
Tachyra (50mg/ml) |
Cardarone (200 mg) |
Amiodar (200 mg) |
Ritebeat (200 mg) |
Duron (150 mg) |
Amiodon |
Ritebeat (150 mg) |
Cardasol |
Cordarone (3ml) |
Eurythmic (150 mg) |
Cordarone Injection 3ml |
Aldarone (3ml) |
Panaron |
Panarone
International :
Cordarone and Pacerone
