What is this medication? AMIODARONE (a MEE oh da rone) prevents and treats a fast
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Amiodarone can be taken orally or through injection to prevent or treat medical emergencies such
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Amiodarone lung toxicity probably affects up to 5% of patients taking this
The frequency of neurotoxicity is reported to be in the range of 35% to over 50% in older publications and ≤5% in more recent ones [4–6]
Amiodarone is a medication used to treat irregular heartbeats
Amiodarone (a" mee oh' da rone) is an iodinated benzofuran derivative that is a structural analogue of thyroid hormone
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feeling tired and sometimes light headed after having taken it for at least 5 year, but helped my breathing greatly and was constipated like another review I read
If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly
Also, amiodarone has a long half-life
Side effects associated with the use of Amiodarone, include the following: Increased liver AST or ALT levels
If possible it should not be used purely for controlling the heart rate motor and sensory impairment
Amiodarone Hydrochloride Tablets is intended for use only in patients with the indicated life-threatening arrhythmias because its use is accompanied by substantial toxicity Common: Malaise and fatigue, tremor/abnormal involuntary movements, lack of coordination, abnormal gait/ataxia, dizziness, paresthesias, decreased libido, insomnia Summary
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N-desethylamiodarone (active metabolite): Prolonged in severe left ventricular dysfunction
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