Cordarone 200 Mg

Cordarone 200 Mg

Cordarone 200 Mg is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as persistent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat.

Drug = Amiodarone

Strength = 200 Mg

Manufacturer = Sanofi India Ltd

How To Take

Take Cordarone 200 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cordarone 200 Mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Cordarone 100 Mg

Cordarone 200 Mg

Cordarone X

Side Effects

Nausea

Vomiting

Fatigue

Tremor

Lack of coordination

Constipation

Insomnia

Headache

Warning

Close monitoring is recommended as AMIODARONE may worsen arrhythmia especially when used concurrently with other anti-arrhythmic drugs or drugs that prolong QT interval.

Corneal refractive laser surgery is not recommended in patients on amiodarone treatment. Due to corneal microdeposits, Drivers are not advised to drive at night as they may be dazzled by headlights.

It may cause hypotension and slow heartbeat, increase risk of liver toxicity, visual disturbance/impairment; lung damage; monitor for pulmonary toxicity e.g. acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Monitor liver functions regularly.

Uses

Cordarone 200 Mg is an antiarrhythmic medicine which is used to treat irregular heart-beats. Cordarone 200 Mg should be used only for life-threatening arrhythmias. It may cause severe lung and liver injury which could be fatal.