Cordarone 100mg Tablet
Sanofi India Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
63.77

NOTICE: unsafe with : Lactation

USED FOR:
Arrhythmias

COMPOSITION:
Amiodarone (100mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Cordarone 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE
Lactation
UNSAFE

Cordarone 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Driving

Cordarone 100mg Tablet may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Cordarone 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cordarone 100mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.

Liver

Cordarone 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cordarone 100mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Amiodarone   100mg

Uses of Cordarone Tablet
Cordarone 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of arrhythmias.

How to use Cordarone Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cordarone 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cordarone Tablet works
Cordarone 100mg Tablet is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart to correct irregular heartbeat to a normal rhythm.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Constipation, Slow heart rate, Increased liver enzymes, Altered taste, Increased level of thyroid hormones, Corneal microdeposits, Photosensitivity, Decreased thyroid stimulating hormone, Tremor, Sleep disorder, Eczema.

Expert advice for Cordarone Tablet
It is very effective in the treatment of various types of arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm). Cordarone has several serious adverse effects and is indicated only when the condition is serious and no other treatments are suitable. Notify your doctor if you develop breathlessness, persistent cough, jaundice, restlessness, weight loss/gain, or eye problems. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight as there may be a risk of photosensitivity. Notify your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking as Cordarone can interact with many medicines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is amiodarone a beta blocker or an ace inhibitor or a diuretic or an inotrope?
No. Amiodarone is belongs to a group of drugs called antiarrhythmics. It works by relaxing overactive heart muscles

Q. Is amiodarone rich in iodine?
Yes. Amiodarone contains iodine

Q. Is Cordarone safe or is Cordarone safe to take?
Cordarone is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Cordarone dangerous?
It can be dangerous if taken in inappropriate doses

Q. Is Cordarone dialyzed?
Yes, Cordarone is dialyzed

Q. Can I take amiodarone with Viagra(sildenafil) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen or Benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
Drugs like Viagra(sildenafil), Tylenol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can increase the side-effects of amiodarone, and vice verca. Please consult your doctor before taking amiodarone with any other drug

Q. Does Cordarone lower blood pressure or cause dizziness?
Yes, it causes low blood pressure, dizziness

Q. Does it causes constipation?
Yes, it causes constipation

Q. Does Cordarone affects the heart rate or does it cause prolonged Qt interval?
Cordarone is an antiarrhythmic agent known to cause prolongation of QT interval and controls the heart rate

Q. Does Cordarone stimulate T4 receptors?
No, Cordarone does not stimulate T4 receptors directly

Q. Does Cordarone cause swelling?
Cordarone can cause swelling due to allergic reaction.