Duron 100mg Tablet 
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NOTICE: unsafe with : Lactation
USED FOR:
Arrhythmias
COMPOSITION:
Amiodarone (100mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Duron 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
Duron 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.
Duron 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
Duron 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Duron 100mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.
Duron 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Duron 100mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Duron Tablet
Duron 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of arrhythmias.
How to use Duron 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. Duron 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Duron Tablet works
Duron 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.
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 Duron Tablet
It is very effective in the treatment of various types of arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm). Duron 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 Duron can interact with many medicines.
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 Duron safe or is Duron safe to take?
Duron is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Duron dangerous?
It can be dangerous if taken in inappropriate doses
Q. Is Duron dialyzed?
Yes, Duron 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 Duron lower blood pressure or cause dizziness?
Yes, it causes low blood pressure, dizziness
Q. Does it causes constipation?
Yes, it causes constipation
Q. Does Duron affects the heart rate or does it cause prolonged Qt interval?
Duron is an antiarrhythmic agent known to cause prolongation of QT interval and controls the heart rate
Q. Does Duron stimulate T4 receptors?
No, Duron does not stimulate T4 receptors directly
Q. Does Duron cause swelling?
Duron can cause swelling due to allergic reaction.
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