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Total Amiodarone reports: 336.Amiodarone FDA safety alerts: 2001 2005 .
Reported deaths: 49 Reported hospitalizations: 143.
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Reported Amiodarone Side Effects: hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, atrial fibrillation, dyspnoea, asthenia, condition aggravated, pulmonary fibrosis, hyperglobulinaemia, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac failure congestive.
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Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5282500-8Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 04, 2006. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with mitral valve replacement and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia, anaemia, cough, dehydration, diarrhoea, fatigue, haemoptysis, lip dry. AMIODARONE dosage: (200 MG). During the same period patient was treated with FISH OIL, VITAMIN CAP. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5282502-1
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 08, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity, platelet count decreased. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5282905-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on Mar 28, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 231.0 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, cardioversion and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, dyspnoea, erythema, flushing, infusion related reaction, wheezing. AMIODARONE dosage: 150 MG X 1 IV. During the same period patient was treated with NIASPAN, OMEPRAZOLE, ATENOLOL, BACLOFEN, NAPROXEN, TERAZOSIN, COMBIVENT. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5283320-0
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 28, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary fibrosis. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5284440-7
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported AMIODARONE problem on Mar 14, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchospasm, chills, tachycardia, tachypnoea. AMIODARONE dosage: 300 MG FREQ IV. During the same period patient was treated with CALCICHEW, CEFTAZIDIME, CICLESONIDE, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, METRONIDAZOLE, PREDNISOLONE, SALMETEROL. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5286405-8
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Mar 21, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, polymyalgia rheumatica and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchospasm, chills, tachycardia, tachypnoea. AMIODARONE dosage: 300 MG ONCE. During the same period patient was treated with CEFTAZIDIME, SALMETEROL, METRONIDAZOLE, PREDNISOLONE, CALCICHEW, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5290663-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 05, 2007. Male patient, weighting 294.1 lb, was diagnosed with arrhythmia, immunosuppression and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary alveolar haemorrhage. AMIODARONE dosage: 200MG PO 3 X 1 DAY. During the same period patient was treated with SIROLIMUS, TACROLIMUS, DEXAMETHASONE, AZITHROMYCIN, CEFEPIME, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE, HYDRALAZINE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5291783-X
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 06, 2007. Female patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive, pulmonary fibrosis. AMIODARONE dosage: ORAL;400.0 MILLIGRAM. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5292651-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: therapeutic agent toxicity. AMIODARONE dosage: 600MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, FUROSEMIDE, BENAZEPRIL, ASPIRIN, FLOVENT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5292924-0
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Apr 06, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with obesity and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, dehydration, hypotension, malaise, syncope. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, FLUOXETINE, SIMVASTATIN, LISINOPRIL, MAXITROL, PARACETAMOL, XENICAL, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5292982-3
Health Professional from FRANCE reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, COROPRES. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5293091-X
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Apr 06, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, cardiac failure, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, torsade de pointes. AMIODARONE dosage: 700 MG THE FIRST DAY. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5293181-1
Health Professional from FRANCE reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 06, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, dizziness, fatigue, left ventricular failure, paraesthesia. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LANSOPRAZOLE, ACIPIMOX, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, DIGOXIN, EZETIMIBE, FUROSEMIDE, BISOPROLOL. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5293988-0
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma, haemorrhage intracranial. AMIODARONE dosage: 200MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5295001-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 176.8 lb, was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5296056-7
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, transient ischaemic attack, insomnia, left ventricular failure, blood cholesterol, depression and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, cyanosis. AMIODARONE dosage: 300 MG ONCE. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, TEMAZEPAM, FUROSEMIDE, SIMVASTATIN, CLOPIDOGREL, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5296157-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported AMIODARONE problem on Mar 23, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: contusion, extravasation. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5297640-7
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 27, 2007. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, cyanosis. AMIODARONE dosage: 300 MG IV. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, CLOPIDOGREL, FUROSEMIDE, SIMVASTATIN, TEMAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5297642-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported AMIODARONE problem on Mar 26, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchospasm, chills, tachycardia, tachypnoea. AMIODARONE dosage: 300 MG Q1HR IV. During the same period patient was treated with CALCICHEW, CEFTAZIDIME, CICLESONIDE, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, METRONIDAZOLE, PREDNISOLONE, SALMETEROL, CEFALEXINE. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5299691-5
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 26, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, cardiac murmur, dizziness, dyspnoea, fatigue, feeling abnormal, oedema peripheral, paraesthesia, ventricular dysfunction. AMIODARONE dosage: 200 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, FUROSEMIDE, ASPIRIN, ACIPIMOX, BISOPRODOL FUMARATE, EZETROL, LANSOPRAZOLE, PERINDOPRIL. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5300219-1
Health Professional from FRANCE reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 11, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brugada syndrome. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SPIRONOLACTONE, FUROSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5300297-X
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 28, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with obesity and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, facial bones fracture, hypotension, malaise, syncope. AMIODARONE dosage: 200 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with XENICAL, CHLORPHENAMINE, FLUOXETINE, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, LISINOPRIL, MAXITROL, ACETAMINOPHEN, SIMVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5300390-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, weighting 71.21 lb, was diagnosed with atrial flutter, tachycardia and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, atrial flutter, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase mb increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased. AMIODARONE dosage: 1 MG/MIN -900MG/500 MLD5W- CONTINUOUS IV DRIP. Patient died on 09/30/2006.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5300410-4
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 13, 2007. Male patient, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with extrasystoles and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, bradycardia, cardiogenic shock, myocardial infarction. AMIODARONE dosage: 150MG IV X 1 THEN 1 MG/MIN -} 0.5MG MIN. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, MORPHINE. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5302047-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 16, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 195.0 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, post procedural complication and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, anorexia, chest pain, disorientation, dyspnoea, fatigue, feeling jittery, muscle twitching. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5302312-6
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Apr 16, 2007. Male patient, 28 years of age, was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypokalaemia, thyrotoxic periodic paralysis. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5303258-X
Health Professional from JAPAN reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 18, 2007. Male patient, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, prophylaxis and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: emphysema, interstitial lung disease, pneumothorax. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, SPIRONOLACTONE, WARFARIN POTASSIUM, TAKEPRON, FUROSEMIDE, HERBESSER, OLMETEC. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5305008-X
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, blood ph increased, cardiopulmonary failure, deep vein thrombosis, enterococcal infection, lung infection pseudomonal, multi-organ failure, pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax. AMIODARONE dosage: 300 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, SIMVASTATIN, ATENOLOL, WARFARIN, RITUXIMAB, DOXORUBICIN, VINCRISTINE, PREDNISONE. Patient died.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5305009-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 04, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow disorder, granuloma, hepatic cirrhosis, hepatomegaly, hyperthyroidism, leukopenia, neutrophil pelger-huet anomaly present, spleen palpable, splenomegaly. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5305613-0
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Apr 04, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemodynamic instability, interstitial lung disease, renal failure, respiratory failure. AMIODARONE dosage: 200 MG/DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5307009-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 12, 2007. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 119.9 lb, was diagnosed with arrhythmia and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure congestive, cardiac valve disease, pulmonary oedema. AMIODARONE dosage: 200 MG, Q8H, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5310191-6
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Physician from FINLAND on Apr 13, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, hypothyroidism, neonatal disorder, premature baby, tachycardia foetal. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIGITALIS, ADENOSINE, DOPAMINE, MILRINONE, FLECAINIDE ACETATE. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5310192-8
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 11, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brugada syndrome. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SPIRONOLACTONE, FUROSEMIDE. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5310202-8
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Physician from FINLAND on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caesarean section, hypothyroidism, neonatal disorder, premature baby, tachycardia foetal. AMIODARONE dosage: 200 MG, TID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIGITALIS. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5313003-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 152.0 lb, was diagnosed with sleep disorder, colorectal cancer metastatic, hypertension, blood cholesterol and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, intestinal obstruction. AMIODARONE dosage: 200 MG, 2 IN 1 DAY, PO. During the same period patient was treated with XANAX, IRINOTECAN, FLUOROURACIL, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, TOPROL, ZETIA, PROTONIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5313359-8
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2007. Male patient, 93 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease, respiratory failure. AMIODARONE dosage: 200 MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5314116-9
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 17, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombophlebitis. AMIODARONE dosage: 150 MG, UNK, INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5314302-8
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, non-hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, enterococcal infection, lung infection pseudomonal, multi-organ failure, pathogen resistance, pulmonary toxicity, septic shock. AMIODARONE dosage: 300MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, WARFARIN, SIMVASTATIN, ATENOLOL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5341946-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on Oct 01, 2005. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: corneal deposits, optic atrophy, optic neuropathy. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, FUROSEMIDE, QUINAPRIL, GLIPIZIDE, COUMADIN, TRAMADOL. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5314314-4
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Apr 27, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, alanine aminotransferase increased, cardiac failure, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, torsade de pointes. AMIODARONE dosage: 700 MG THE FIRST DAY. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5316773-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on May 01, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, dizziness, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, electrocardiogram st segment abnormal, hypotension, urine output decreased, ventricular tachycardia. AMIODARONE dosage: 400MG TID PO. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5317482-3
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on May 02, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiac disorder and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: keratopathy. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5318393-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported AMIODARONE problem on Oct 16, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: injection site extravasation, skin necrosis, skin toxicity. AMIODARONE dosage: 300 MG INTRAVENOUS BOLUS. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5318766-5
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 16, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blister, extravasation, injection site reaction, oedema peripheral, skin discolouration, skin necrosis. AMIODARONE dosage: (300 MG). Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5320082-2
Health Professional from JAPAN reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 27, 2007. Female patient, 90 years of age, was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma, condition aggravated, hypothyroidism. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with THYRADIN. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5320886-6
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 24, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiac failure and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: corneal deposits, deposit eye, keratopathy, photophobia. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5321418-9
Health Professional from FRANCE reported AMIODARONE problem on May 07, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: keratopathy. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5322004-7
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 08, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal hypomotility, hypothyroidism. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5323539-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported AMIODARONE problem on Apr 30, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, atrial fibrillation, chest pain, chills, flushing, heart rate increased, hyperhidrosis, hyperthyroidism, pyrexia. AMIODARONE dosage: 200 MG, QD; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, SIMVASTATIN, ASPIRIN, FOLIC ACID, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5324970-2
AMIODARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 10, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 144.0 lb, was diagnosed with heart rate irregular, prophylaxis and was treated with AMIODARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia, constipation, dyspnoea, night sweats, thyroid disorder, weight increased. AMIODARONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Amiodarone Oral
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a687009.html
(a mee' oh da rone)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Amiodarone may cause lung disease that can be serious or life-threatening.Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any type of lung disease. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: fever, shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, coughing up blood, and any other breathing problems. Amiodarone also may cause liver disease. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease. If your experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: upset stomach, vomiting, dark colored urine, excessive tiredness, yellowing of the skin or eyes, itching, or pain in the upper right part of the stomach.Amiodarone may cause your irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) to worsen or may cause you to develop new arrhythmias. Tell your doctor if you have ever been dizzy or lightheaded or have fainted because your heartbeat was too slow and if you have or have ever had low levels of potassium in your blood; heart or thyroid disease; or any problems with your heart rhythm other than the irregular heartbeat being treated. Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medications: antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), ketoconazole (Nizoral), and itraconazole (Sporanox); azithromycin (Zithromax); beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal); calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac, others), felodipine (Plendil), isradipine (DynaCirc), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), nimodipine (Nimotop), nisoldipine (Sular), and verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan); cisapride (Propulsid); clarithromycin (Biaxin); diuretics ('water pills'); dofetilide (Tikosyn); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin); fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gatifloxacin (Tequin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), and sparfloxacin (Zagam); other medications for irregular heartbeat such as digoxin (Lanoxin), disopyramide (Norpace), flecainide (Tambocor), phenytoin (Dilantin), procainamide (Procanbid, Pronestyl), quinidine (Quinidex) and sotalol (Betapace); and thioridazine (Mellaril). If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: lightheadedness; fainting; fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat; or feeling that your heart has skipped a beat.You will probably be hospitalized for one week or longer when you begin your treatment with amiodarone. Your doctor will monitor you carefully during this time and for as long as you continue to take amiodarone. Your doctor will probably start you on a high dose of amiodarone and gradually decrease your dose as the medication begins to work. Your doctor may decrease your dose during your treatment if you develop side effects. Follow your doctor's directions carefully.Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain tests, such as blood tests, X-rays, and electrocardiograms (EKGs, tests that record the electrical activity of the heart) before and during your treatment to be sure that it is safe for you to take amiodarone and to check your body's response to the medication.Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with amiodarone and each time you refill your prescription. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.You also can obtain the Medication Guide from the FDA website: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2005/Cordarone_Med_Guide.pdf.Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking amiodarone. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Amiodarone is used to treat and prevent certain types of ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm). Amiodarone is in a class of medications called antiarrhythmics. It works by relaxing overactive heart muscles.
How should this medicine be used?
Amiodarone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day. Your doctor will tell you to take amiodarone with or without food; be sure to take it the same way each time. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take amiodarone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Amiodarone controls arrhythmias but does not cure them. Continue to take amiodarone even if you feel well. Do not stop taking amiodarone without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking amiodarone, your condition may get worse.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking amiodarone,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to amiodarone, iodine, any other drugs, or corn.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING and any of the following: antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), nefazodone (Serzone); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (coumadin); cholesterol lowering medications such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), cholestyramine (Questran), lovastatin (Mevacor), simvastatin (Zocor); cimetidine (Tagamet); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); danazol (Danocrine); delavirdine (Rescriptor); dextromethorphan (a medication in many cough preparations); dexamethasone (Decadron); fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic); HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan), and ritonavir (Norvir); isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); medications for diabetes; medications for pain; medications for seizures such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), ethosuximide (Zarontin), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin); metronidazole (Flagyl); methotrexate (Rheumatrex); oral contraceptives (birth control pills); rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); troglitazone (Rezulin); troleandomycin (TAO); and zafirlukast (Accolate). Your doctor may have to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's wort.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had problems with your blood pressure.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You should use a reliable method of birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are taking amiodarone. If you become pregnant while taking amiodarone, call your doctor immediately. You should not breastfeed while you are taking amiodarone. Talk to your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or breastfeed during the first several months after your treatment because amiordarone may remain in your body for some time after you stop taking it.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking amiodarone.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight or sunlamps and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Amiodarone may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Exposed skin may turn blue-gray and may not return to normal even after you stop using this medication.
- you should know that amiodarone may cause vision problems including permanent blindness. Be sure to have regular eye exams during your treatment and call your doctor if you have any changes with your eyes or notice any changes in your vision.
- you should know that amiodarone may remain in your body for several months after your stop taking it. You may continue to experience side effects of amiodarone during this time. Be sure to tell your health care provider who treats you or prescribes any medication for you during this time that you have recently stopped taking amiodarone.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Amiodarone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- vomiting
- constipation
- headache
- decreased sex drive
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- flushing
- dry eyes
- changes in ability to taste and smell
- changes in amount of saliva
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- weight loss or gain
- restlessness
- intolerance to heat or cold
- thinning hair
- excessive sweating
- changes in menstrual cycle
- swelling in the front of the neck (goiter)
- decreased vision or changes in your ability to see such as blurred vision or seeing halos
- eyes are sensitive to light
- eye pain
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- shaking hands that you can not control
- movements that you can not control
- poor coordination or trouble walking
- numbness or tingling in the hands, legs, and feet
- muscle weakness
Laboratory animals who were given amiodarone developed thyroid tumors. It is not known if amiodarone increases the risk of developing thyroid tumors in humans.
Talk to your doctor about the risk of taking amiodarone.
Amiodarone may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Protect this medication from light. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- slow heartbeat
- upset stomach
- blurred vision
- lightheadedness
- fainting
What other information should I know?
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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