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Indications

Cordarone, also known as amiodarone, is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat various serious arrhythmias of the heart such as ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.

Cordarone works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Cordarone is available in tablet form or as a solution for injection.

Use and Dosage

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using amiodarone and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. You may take this medication with or without food, but it is important to choose one way and take this medication the same way with every dose.

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a higher dose and gradually decrease your dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. Do not stop taking this medication or change the dose without first consulting your doctor.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Shaking or tremors
• Constipation
• Trouble sleeping or insomnia

In most cases, the side effects brought about by this medication are mild and will go away even without intervention. If the adverse reactions become worse or persist over time, you may have to hold the medication and consult your doctor or any healthcare professionals.

Severe side effects include:

• Bleeding or easy bruising
• Skin blisters
• The feeling of numbness or tingling in your hands or feet
• Loss of coordination
• Vision problems
• Uncontrolled movements
• Irregular heartbeat
• Severe dizziness
• Fainting
• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid
• Symptoms of heart failure (sudden weight gain, unusual tiredness, swelling of the ankles and feet, shortness of breath)

This is not a complete list of Cordarone side effects.

Form and Strengths

Cordarone is available in the following form and strengths:

• Cordarone Tablet:
  • 100 mg
  • 200 mg
• Amiodarone Tablet:
  • 100 mg
  • 200 mg

Cautions

Before taking amiodarone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to iodine; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, lung disease, and thyroid problems.

This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you dizzier. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

Before having surgery, tell your doctors or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

Amiodarone may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, and fainting) that need medical attention right away.

The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using amiodarone, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).

Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/”water pills”) or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using amiodarone safely.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above), thyroid problems (see Side Effects section), and lung problems (see Warning section).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using amiodarone. Amiodarone may harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.

Amiodarone passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this drug.

FAQ

Is Cordarone a steroid?

This medication does not contain steroids.

Can Cordarone affect blood pressure?

This antiarrhythmic drug may lower blood pressure.

Does Cordarone cause weight gain?

Weight gain is not directly linked to amiodarone.

Resources:

1. https://www.drugs.com/sfx/cordarone-side-effects.html
2. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-5215/cordarone-oral/details
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548109/