Cordarone 100mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Cordarone 100 MG Description
Cordarone tablet is an antiarrhythmic medicine used for the treatment of the type of arrhythmias (a condition of irregular or uneven heart rhythm). It contains amiodarone as an active ingredient. It
reduces the excitability of cardiac muscles and stabilises heart rhythm. You should take the medicine as advised by the doctor for the duration it is prescribed for and discuss detailed medical history before initiating the treatment with the medicine. The medicine is associated with some serious side effects that affect the eyes, heart, lung, liver, thyroid gland, skin and nerves. Tell the doctor if you have a pre-existing condition associated with these organs or develop symptoms after taking the medicine.
Product Summary
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Contains | Amiodarone(100.0 Mg) |
Uses | Arrythmias |
Side effects | Cough, stomach upset, itching, sleep disorder |
Therapy | ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC |
Uses of Cordarone 100 MG
Contraindications of Cordarone 100 MG
- If you are allergic to amiodarone or other ingredients of the medicine.
- If you suffer from heart-related conditions problems like heart block, sinus node disorder, etc.
- If you suffer from thyroid gland dysfunction (you must perform thyroid function tests before initiating the treatment).
- If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or you are breastfeeding a baby.
Side effects of Cordarone 100 MG
- Pale skin
- Coughing
- Constipation
- Tremors
- Photosensitivity
- Sleep-related disorder
- Lung related problem
- Slow heartbeats
- Itching
- Thyroid related disorder
- Blurred vision
- Stomach upset
Precautions and Warnings of Cordarone 100 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You may have heart, liver, eye or lung-related problems.
- You may have a thyroid-related disorder, you may be asked to monitor thyroid function every 6-months.
- You may have Stevens-Johnson syndrome (peeling or blistering of the skin, fever and flu-like symptoms).
- You may experience a severe skin rash, muscle pain, fever, chills after taking the medicine.
- You are elderly above 65 years of age.
- You may experience breathlessness or dry cough, then inform the doctor immediately as it may be associated with toxicity in the lungs due to the medicine.
- Inform your anaesthetist about medications before undergoing surgical procedures.
- Avoid skin exposure to the sun and use sun-protective measures during treatment with the medicine.
- Cordarone tab must not be used in patients below the age of 18 years.
Mode of Action of Cordarone 100 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Cordarone 100 MG
- Take the medicine exactly in doses and frequency as prescribed by the doctor.
- Do not skip or stop taking the medicine on your own as it leads to serious complications.
Interactions of Cordarone 100 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines affect the way Cordarone tablet works or Cordarone tablet itself alter the actions of other medicines taken at the same time. Inform the doctor about the complete medication history including supplements, herbals and non-prescription medicines....
- The medicine must not be used simultaneously with certain medicines used to treat heart problems, anti-infectives, medicines used for brain-related disorders, statins and medicines for the treatment of hepatitis C must be used cautiously....
- Concomitant use of medicines like amphotericin (used in fungal infections), steroids like betamethasone, general anaesthetics or high dose oxygen used during surgery, water pills may increase the chance of side effects....
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Cordarone 100 MG
- Store Cordarone tablets in a cool dry place and keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Medicines should not be disposed of with household waste, ask the local pharmacist for a safe method of disposal.
Dosage of Cordarone 100 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Alok Nachane
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Cordarone tablet used for?
Q: Can tab Cordarone be stopped suddenly?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 5 May 2022]
- Amiodarone 200mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 5 May 2022]
- Drugs H. Amiodarone: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2021 [cited 5 May 2022]
- Alcohol May Cause You to Develop Irregular Heartbeats [Internet]. Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic. 2021 [cited 5 May 2022]
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