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AmiodaroneThis page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Amiodarone (amiodarone) but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.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. Recent news articles mentioning Amiodarone Expert in Pharmaceutical Sciences and New Drug Applications to FDA ... - 21 Feb 2007 Business Wire (press release), He further assisted in the development of small molecule heparin and amiodarone (Cordarone®) for cardiovascular indications. Following his term at Wyeth, Expert in Pharmaceutical Sciences and New Drug Applications to FDA ... - 21 Feb 2007 Genetic Engineering News (press release), He further assisted in the development of small molecule heparin and amiodarone (Cordarone(R)) for cardiovascular indications. Following his term at Wyeth, Glucocorticoid Response in Amiodarone-Induced Thyrotoxicosis ... - Feb 6, 2007 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Context: Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT) resulting from destructive thyroiditis (type 2) is commonly treated with glucocorticoids, but time needed The overlooked thyroid - Feb 1, 2007 Louisville Courier-Journal, He also pointed to some medications, such as the heart drug amiodarone, which can lead to an overactive or underactive thyroid. Drug reactions create medical mess - Jan 29, 2007 Monterey County Herald, Other studies, including one that analyzed nearly 68000 patients, revealed that of patients taking four medications a day (digoxin, cyclosporine, amiodarone How should Amiodarone be used? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] 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. What side effects can Amiodarone cause? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Amiodarone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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:
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/report.htm] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. Brand names for Amiodarone [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database]
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