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Total Cordarone reports: 255.Cordarone FDA safety alerts: 2001 2005 .
Reported deaths: 54 Reported hospitalizations: 183.
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Reported Cordarone Side Effects: international normalised ratio increased, pulmonary fibrosis, hyperthyroidism, fall, bradycardia, dyspnoea exertional, condition aggravated, malaise, interstitial lung disease, loss of consciousness, atrial fibrillation.
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Cordarone Side Effects Report #5103257-7Consumer or non-health professional from FINLAND reported CORDARONE problem on Aug 31, 2006. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, confusional state, diarrhoea, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, skin discolouration. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG EVERY OTHER DAY AND 100 MG EVERY OTHER DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SELOKEN ZOC, PLAVIX, THYROXIN, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5107253-5
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 01, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, emphysema, pleural fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LORATADINE, CHLORIDE, LANOXIN, DILTIAZEM, NYSTATIN, FUROSEMIDE, FLUNISOLIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/22/2006.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5110873-5
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported CORDARONE problem on Sept 07, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiomegaly, chest pain, cough, dyspnoea, palpitations, pleural effusion. CORDARONE dosage: 100 MG 1X PER 1 DAY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LOPRIL. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5116951-9
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from CHINA on Sept 19, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiogenic shock. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5119100-6
Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA reported CORDARONE problem on Sept 19, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, pulmonary oedema. CORDARONE dosage: LOADING DOSE OF 150 MG INTO 20 ML SALINE SOLUTION INTRAVENOUS INJECTION WITHIN 10 MINS; SEE IMAGE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5119904-X
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Sept 19, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, pulmonary oedema. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5119914-2
Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA reported CORDARONE problem on Sept 19, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiogenic shock. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5119946-4
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Sept 21, 2006. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, cardiac failure and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute pulmonary oedema, heart rate decreased. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG TABLET; ORAL; SEE IMAGE. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, FRAXIPARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5119947-6
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported CORDARONE problem on Sept 26, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute pulmonary oedema, acute respiratory distress syndrome, haemophilus infection, hyperthyroidism, hypoxia, lung disorder. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 5X PER 1 WEEK ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5119949-X
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on Sept 19, 2006. Female patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular extrasystoles, ventricular tachycardia, scintigraphy and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, asthenia, bradycardia, syncope, treatment noncompliance. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL; SEE IMAGE. During the same period patient was treated with CARVEDILOL, SINTROM, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, NORVASC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5121149-4
Health Professional from JAPAN reported CORDARONE problem on Sept 18, 2006. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, cardiac failure, cerebral infarction, hepatic function abnormal, hepatocellular damage, mitral valve stenosis, renal impairment, rheumatic heart disease. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5122552-9
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 94 years of age, was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, malaise. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, FUROSEMIDE, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5122560-8
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported CORDARONE problem on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukocytoclastic vasculitis. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AUGMENTAN ORAL, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CALCIPARINE, LASIX, LANSOPRAZOLE, COUMADIN, PENTOXIFYLLINE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5122563-3
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: body temperature increased, tremor. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE SULPHATE, NOVALGIA, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5124716-7
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported CORDARONE problem on Sept 26, 2006. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, bradycardia, depression, ecchymosis, electrocardiogram pr prolongation, electrocardiogram repolarisation abnormality, electrocardiogram t wave inversion, fall. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, IRBESARTAN, PREVISCAN, STABLON, HYPERIUM, FORLAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5128060-3
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from MOROCCO on Oct 02, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with arrhythmia and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiogenic shock. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5128084-6
Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN reported CORDARONE problem on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient, 81 years of age, was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, dyspnoea, fluid retention, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary oedema, total lung capacity decreased, ventricular tachycardia, weight decreased. CORDARONE dosage: 100 MG 1X PER 1 DAY. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, SELOKEN ZOC, SALURES, BEHEPAN, FUROSEMIDE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, IMDUR, PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5129241-5
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 92 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brain natriuretic peptide increased, crepitations, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, hypokalaemia, pulmonary oedema. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREVISCAN, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, DISCOTRINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5129933-8
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported CORDARONE problem on Oct 09, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermatitis exfoliative, eosinophilia, neutrophil count increased, red blood cell count decreased, white blood cell count increased. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIFADIN, TARGOCID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5131623-2
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Oct 02, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: infection protozoal, lung infection, pneumonitis, trichomoniasis. CORDARONE dosage: 1200 MG 1X PER 1 DAY; ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5132859-7
Consumer or non-health professional from MOROCCO reported CORDARONE problem on Oct 10, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with arrhythmia and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiogenic shock. CORDARONE dosage: X 2 150 MG/ML AMPULES OVER 30 MINUTES INTRAVENOUS. Patient died.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5140332-5
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 147.1 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: demyelinating polyneuropathy, dyspnoea, fatigue, hepatotoxicity, liver scan abnormal, palpitations, vision blurred. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, ASPIRIN, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ALTACE, GLUCOSAMINE, FISH OIL. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5141009-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UKRAINE reported CORDARONE problem on Oct 18, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial flutter, myocardial ischaemia and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial flutter, dyspnoea. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5198949-8
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 15, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial flutter and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, flushing, loss of consciousness. CORDARONE dosage: 150 MG ONCE, INTRAVENOUS; SEE IMAGE. During the same period patient was treated with PROTONIX, DIPHENOXYLATE, BREVITAL, DALMANE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, CHLORIDE. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5145437-0
Health Professional from BELGIUM reported CORDARONE problem on Oct 27, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pleural effusion. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5146039-2
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from MALAYSIA on Oct 31, 2006. Male patient, 77 years of age, was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased. CORDARONE dosage: 300 MG 1X PER 1 DAY. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5146484-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CORDARONE problem on Oct 23, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 150.1 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye disorder, headache, keratopathy, papilloedema, vision blurred, visual field defect, vitreous floaters. CORDARONE dosage: 600 MG 1X PER 1 DAY. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5147177-0
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UKRAINE on Oct 26, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with myocardial ischaemia and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, dermatitis allergic, stevens-johnson syndrome. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 3X PER 1 DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE MERCK, ARGININE ASPARTATE, ARGININE GLUTAMATE, SPIRONOLACTONE, DIGOXIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5148296-5
Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY reported CORDARONE problem on Oct 26, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, cardiac valve disease, cardiomegaly, cerebral haemorrhage, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, haemoglobin decreased, hepatic failure, international normalised ratio increased, lung infiltration. CORDARONE dosage: INITIALLY 300 MG/2 HOURS THEN 1000 MG/24 HOURS INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with SELOKEEN, DIGITALIS CAP, ACETAMINOPHEN, LIFUROX, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5148298-9
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Oct 27, 2006. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial flutter, essential hypertension, cardiovascular event prophylaxis and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alveolitis, antinuclear antibody positive, cryptogenic organising pneumonia, eosinophilia, injury, interstitial lung disease, liver disorder, myositis. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATACAND, OMEPRAZOLE, PREVISCAN, TENORMIN, ZOCOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5148489-7
Consumer or non-health professional from MALAYSIA reported CORDARONE problem on Oct 31, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: jaundice, liver function test abnormal. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5148491-5
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Oct 26, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with arrhythmia and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ACENOCOUMAROL, CANDESARTAN, TEMAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5150272-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CORDARONE problem on Nov 09, 2006. Female patient was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic necrosis, hypertension, renal failure acute, syncope. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG PO Q DAY. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5150447-3
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Oct 27, 2006. Male patient was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemorrhage, international normalised ratio increased, lung disorder. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5150663-0
Consumer or non-health professional from MALAYSIA reported CORDARONE problem on Oct 31, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, jaundice. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 3X PER 1 DAY ORAL. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5151887-9
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Oct 31, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, dermatitis exfoliative, eosinophilia, neutrophil count decreased, osteoarthritis, postoperative respiratory distress, red blood cell count decreased, toe amputation, vascular purpura. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with RIFADIN, TARGOCID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5151894-6
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported CORDARONE problem on Oct 31, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchitis, obstructive airways disorder, pulmonary fibrosis. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ZESTRIL, TANAKAN, OMEPRAZOLE, DIGOXIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5151896-X
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Oct 31, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with arrhythmia and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alveolitis fibrosing, bronchitis, bronchoalveolar lavage abnormal, cardiac failure, macrophages increased, respiratory failure. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CARDIRENE, NITRO, CARVEDILOL, OMEPRAZOLE, DIAMICRON, TORVAST, RAMIPRIL, CARVASIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5151897-1
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported CORDARONE problem on Oct 27, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, arthralgia, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, dyspnoea, international normalised ratio increased, melaena, oedema peripheral, overdose, pain in extremity. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 1X PER 1 DAY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LASIX, OMEPRAZOLE, TRANDOLAPRIL, PREVISCAN, FERROUS SULPHATE, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE, LANTUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5153394-6
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Nov 03, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular extrasystoles and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic shock, back pain, loss of consciousness, musculoskeletal pain, urinary incontinence. CORDARONE dosage: 150 MG ONCE. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5154484-4
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported CORDARONE problem on Nov 03, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, balance disorder, fall, gait disturbance, muscular weakness. CORDARONE dosage: 1400 MG 1X PER 1 WK ORAL; SEE IMAGE. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5156129-6
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 01, 2006. Female patient, child 10 years of age, was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nonspecific reaction. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, TIMOLOL MALEATE. Patient died on 01/01/2005.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5158529-7
Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY reported CORDARONE problem on Nov 13, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradyarrhythmia, syncope. CORDARONE dosage: 5 UNIT 1X PER 1 WK; 200 MG 1X PER 1 DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LANOXIN, COUMADIN, LASIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5159200-8
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Nov 07, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: photosensitivity reaction, prurigo, skin exfoliation. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADANCOR, COUMADIN, CRESTOR, DIAMICRON, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5159206-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UKRAINE reported CORDARONE problem on Nov 14, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, myocardial ischaemia and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, dermatitis allergic, leukocytosis, rash papular, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, stevens-johnson syndrome. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG 3X PER 1 DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE MERCK, AMIODARONE MERCK, DIGOXIN, SPIRONOLACTONE, ARGININE ASPARTATE, ARGININE GLUTAMATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5162151-6
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CHINA on Nov 08, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anoxic encephalopathy, blood pressure immeasurable, dyspnoea, flushing, infusion related reaction, loss of consciousness, oxygen saturation abnormal, respiratory arrest. CORDARONE dosage: 150 MG DILUTED IN 5% GLUCOSE SOLUTION TO BE GIVEN OVER 20 MIN INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with PROPAFENONE. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5162153-X
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported CORDARONE problem on Nov 14, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with arrhythmia and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bursitis, photosensitivity reaction. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KARDEGIC. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5162195-4
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Nov 16, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermatitis exfoliative, eosinophilia. CORDARONE dosage: 200 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with RIFADIN, TARGOCID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5162484-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CORDARONE problem on Nov 27, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with arrhythmia and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension, oxygen saturation decreased. CORDARONE dosage: 150 MG X 1 IV. Patient recovered.
Cordarone Side Effects Report #5165126-6
CORDARONE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Nov 15, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was treated with CORDARONE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, alveolitis, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, cholestasis, eosinophilia, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatotoxicity. CORDARONE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. 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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