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The medicines and solutions used in the Operation unit
- Amiodarone (Cordarone)
- Drug Class: Antiarrhythmic
- Category: Cardiovascular Diseases
Amiodarone is a non-competitive inhibitor of alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors. It is used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias, such as ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to amiodarone or any excipients
- Severe sinus node dysfunction
- Second- or third-degree AV block (without a pacemaker)
- Cardiogenic shock
- Bradycardia (unless a pacemaker is used)
Side Effects:
- Dizziness, fatigue
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
- Constipation, loss of appetite
- Insomnia
- Weakness, tingling sensation
- Skin redness
Available Forms:
- Injectable Solution: 50 mg/mL
