Amiodarone : Before Using - Cordarone, Cordarone I.V., Cordarone Intravenous, pms-Amiodarone

Amiodarone - Systemic

Brand Names

Cordarone, Cordarone I.V., Cordarone Intravenous, pms-Amiodarone Amiodarone *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For amiodarone, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to amiodarone. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Amiodarone has been shown to cause thyroid problems in babies whose mothers took amiodarone when pregnant. In addition, there is concern that amiodarone could cause slow heartbeat in the newborn. However, this drug may be needed in serious situations that threaten the mother's life. Be sure you have discussed this with your family doctor before taking this drug.

Breast-feeding problem

Although amiodarone passes into breast milk, it has not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies. However, amiodarone has been shown to cause growth problems in rats. It may be necessary for you to stop breast-feeding during treat. Be sure you have discussed the chance and benefits of the drug with your family doctor.

Use for Children

Amiodarone can cause serious side effects in any patient. Therefore, it is especially important that you discuss with the child's family doctor the good that this drug may do as well as the chance of using it.

Elderly care

Elderly diseaseds may be more likely to get thyroid problems with this drug. Always difficulty in walking and numbness, tingling, trembling, or weakness in hands or feet are more likely to occur in the elderly.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking amiodarone, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Anticoagulants - blood thinners
Other heart drug
Phenytoin - Dilantin Effects may be increased

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of amiodarone. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Hepatitis, acute chance of adverse effects is increased.
Liver disease Effects of amiodarone may be increased because of slower removal from the body

Thyroid problems chance of overactive or underactive thyroid is increased