Amiodar 100 Tablet (Amiodarone 100mg)
$40.00 – $101.00
Country of Origin | india |
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Dosage Form | Tablets |
Generic Name | Amiodarone |
Indication | Treatment of Arrhythmia |
Packaging | 10 tablets in 1 strip |
Manufacturer | Micro Labs Ltd |
Composition | Amiodarone (100mg) |
Amiodar 100 Tablet (Amiodarone 100mg) | |||
Pack Size | Price | Price/Unit | Add To Cart |
50 Tablet/s | $40.00 (0.8/unit) | $0.8 | |
100 Tablet/s | $73.00 (0.73/unit) | $0.73 | |
150 Tablet/s | $101.00 (0.67/unit) | $0.67 |
SKU: 4873
Categories: Heart & Blood Pressure, New Products
Description
Amiodar 100 MG Tablet is an antiarrhythmic medicine that is used to maintain normal heartbeats in patients with serious, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (rhythm disorders of the ventricles; the lower chambers of the heart). It is used in patients who are not responding to other treatments or when other treatments cannot be tolerated.
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Amiodar 100 MG Tablet
Amipace 100 MG Tablet
Lupin Ltd.
Cordarone 100 MG Tablet
Sanofi India Ltd.
Ritebeat 100 MG Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Tachyra 100 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
PACENORM 100 MG TABLET
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Amiodar 100 MG Tablet
Cough
Dizziness
Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
Blurred vision
Trouble sleeping
Skin rash
Yellow colored eyes or skin
Headache
Constipation
Nausea and Vomiting
Decreased appetite or loss of appetite
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Stomach pain
Difficulty in breathing
Weakness of arms or legs
Uncontrolled body movements
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Uses of Amiodar 100 MG Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Arrhythmias
This medicine is used to treat serious, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (rhythm disorders of the ventricles; the lower chambers of the heart) in patients who are not responding to other therapies or when other treatments cannot be tolerated.
When not to use?
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to amiodarone or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Cardiogenic shock
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with cardiogenic shock due to the increased risk of worsening the patient’s condition.
Heart block greater than first degree
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with second or third-degree heart block due to the risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Sinus Bradycardia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with sinus bradycardia (a type of slow heartbeat) due to the increased risk of worsening the patient’s condition.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Pulmonary toxicity
This medicine may cause severe lung injury which includes hypersensitivity pneumonitis and Interstitial Pneumonitis. Discontinue the treatment as soon as these symptoms appear until the exact cause is identified.
Worsened arrhythmia
This medicine may cause exacerbation of the arrhythmias. This effect is more common in the patients being treated with other antiarrhythmic medicines or any changes in the dose. Close monitoring of potassium and magnesium levels are necessary while receiving this medicine. Any symptoms of heart palpitations should be reported to the doctor.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Visual impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from optic neuropathy, neuritis or any visual defects due to the increased risk of visual impairment changes. Regular ophthalmological examinations should be done while receiving this medicine.
Driving and operating machinery
This medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, visual disturbances, fainting, weakness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Budesonide
Azole antifungal agents
Theophylline
Azithromycin
Dutasteride
Alfuzosin
Efavirenz
Codeine
Digoxin
Clobazam
Docetaxel
Clopidogrel
Diclofenac
Asenapine
Capreomycin
Adenosine
Crizotinib
Disease interactions
Electrolyte imbalance
Electrolyte imbalance can alter the therapeutic effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. The increase in potassium levels may increase the toxic effects of antiarrhythmic medicines. The baseline of these electrolytes should be obtained before initiation of the therapy and any changes in the values should be reported to the doctor.
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Neurological disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from neurologic dysfunction due to the increased risk of worsening the patient’s condition. Report any adverse effects like dizziness, tremor, and involuntary movements, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Cardiovascular diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from cardiovascular disorders such as hypotension (low blood pressure) and CHF ( congestive heart failure) Close monitoring of heart function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Thyroid Dysfunction
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with thyroid dysfunction due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of thyroid function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Any symptoms of irritability, irregular heartbeats, nervousness, and weight loss should be reported to the doctor. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit juice or grapefruit is not recommended while taking this medicine due to an increased risk of irregular heartbeat. Any symptoms of irregular heartbeat should be reported to the doctor.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
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