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Indications

Multaq is a heart rhythm medication used to help lower the risk of hospitalization due to atrial fibrillation.

Dronedarone is a benzofuran drug similar to amiodarone that inhibits cardiac ion channels and adrenoreceptors to help maintain normal cardiac rhythm. These actions make Multaq an effective form of management for heart rhythm disorders, especially atrial fibrillation.

This antiarrhythmic drug has been found to be as effective as amiodarone at maintaining both heart rhythm and rate control. Multaq is also safer than other heart rhythm medications and greatly decreases the need for hospitalization from cardiovascular events.

Uses and Dosage

The dose of Multaq prescribed will vary depending on the individual and condition being treated. Always follow your doctor’s instructions and carefully read packaging labels when taking medications.

• Swallow tablets whole
• Take with morning and evening meals
• Most adults take 400mg twice a day
• Class I or III antiarrhythmic treatment or drugs that inhibit ketoconazole must end before starting Multaq
• Do not stop taking Multaq without first speaking with your doctor
• Your heart function should be checked every 3 months to assess treatment
• Contact your doctor if you notice an irregular heart rhythm
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat

Side Effects

Multaq may cause some side effects to develop while it maintains your heart rate. Speak with your doctor for more information concerning symptoms you may encounter when taking dronedarone.

Common Multaq side effects:

• Stomach pain, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Feeling weak or tired
• Skin rash, itching, or redness

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious adverse reactions may occur when taking dronedarone. Stop using Multaq and contact your doctor right away if you develop any of the following symptoms:

• Dry cough, shortness of breath
• Little or no urination
• Fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, sudden dizziness
• Heart problems (swelling, rapid weight gain, shortness of breath)
• Liver problems (loss of appetite, stomach pain on the upper right side, tiredness, itching, dark urine, jaundice)
• Low magnesium or potassium (dizziness, numbness, tingling, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, muscle cramps, limp feeling)

Allergic Reactions

Do not take Multaq if you are allergic to dronedarone. If you notice signs of an allergic reaction, stop using this medication and contact your doctor right away.

Multaq allergy symptoms may include:

• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

Cautions

Make sure that you check your pulse often and tell your doctor immediately if you notice an irregular rhythm.

Multaq may cause liver problems to develop, call your doctor right away if you notice nausea, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, dark urine, or jaundice.

Grapefruit may interact with Dronedarone and cause unwanted side effects. Avoid any grapefruit products while using Multaq.

Do not use Multaq if you have any of the following:

• Severe liver disease
• Serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome, AV block)
• Slow heartbeats that have led to fainting
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• If you had lung or liver problems after using amiodarone

Dronedarone can increase your risk of death if used with certain heart conditions. Do not use Multaq if you have the following:

• Severe heart failure
• Permanent atrial fibrillation that your doctor determines cannot be brought back to normal
• If you were hospitalized for heart failure symptoms

Some drugs can interact with dronedarone and cause serious adverse reactions. To ensure your safety, tell your doctor if you also use any of the following:

• Another heart rhythm medicine
• Cyclosporine
• Ritonavir or other antiviral medicine
• An antibiotic like clarithromycin or telithromycin
• An antidepressant such as amitriptyline, clomipramine, doxepin, imipramine, and others
• Antifungal medicine (itraconazole, ketoconazole, or voriconazole)
• Antipsychotic medication (chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, promethazine, thioridazine)

Dronedarone may cause harm to an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking Multaq and tell your doctor if you become pregnant. Do not breastfeed while using this medication.

Multaq can increase your risk of developing a serious heart problem, a risk that is heightened if you also use certain medications for infections, asthma, heart problems, high blood pressure, depression, mental illness, cancer, malaria, or HIV.

Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including over the counter medicine, vitamins, and herbal products, but especially any of the following:

• Digoxin
• St. John’s wort
• Blood thinner
• Diuretic
• Medication for tuberculosis
• Medicine to prevent organ transplant rejection
• Seizure medicine
• Statin cholesterol medication

Form and Strength

This antiarrhythmic medication is available in the form of film coated tablets.

Multaq tablet strength:

• 400mg

The 400mg Multaq tablets are available in quantities of 60, 120, and 180.

FAQ

What foods should you avoid while taking Multaq?

During your Multaq treatment, you should avoid eating grapefruit or drinking its juice. Grapefruit can interact with dronedarone and cause an increase in unwanted side effects.

Why must Multaq be taken with food?

You should take your two daily doses of Multaq with meals to improve the drug’s rate of absorption. This helps your body metabolize dronedarone so it can regulate your heart rhythm. This is especially so after eating meals that are higher in fat.

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