Cordarone 150Mg Injection is composed ofIntroduction
Expert Advice
Take this medicine with or without meals.
To avoid GI discomfort, take his medicine with meals.
If you experience dry cough, shortness of breath, irregular heart beat, bleeding, blood in urine, swelling, dark stool, numbness, skin rash.
Regular blood tests, cardiac tests, eye examinations should be done.
Be cautious when rising from lying position.
Wear sunscreen and proper clothes.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Primary Uses
Arrythmias
Indications
This medicine is used to treat and prevent heart disorders such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation (heart rhythm problem) and abnormal heart conditions associated with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome ( heart beats abnormally fast).
Side Effects
Severe bradycardia (decreased heart rate), headaches, fatigue, nightmares, hallucination and depression, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and constipation, corneal deposits, skin changes, ataxia, tremors, pulmonary changes, arthropathies, marked body weight loss. Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, corneal microdeposits, raised serum transaminases, acute liver disorders, extrapyrimadal tremor, sleep disorders, photosensitivity, optic neuropathy and neuritis, Stevens Johnsons syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Warnings
Pregnancy
Positive evidence of risk. Use only when no safer alternative exists for a serious problem
Lactation
This medicine is contraindicated or not recommended in lactating females.
Driving
Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.
Precautions
Minimize exposure to the sun during use of this medicine and several months after discontinuation ,avoid pregnancy first year after therapy , monitor thyroid function ,monitor heart function,check eyesight if any vision changes occur ,monitor kidney and liver function
Contraindications
Severe arterial hypotension, cardiovascular collapse and shock, all kinds of conduction delays, bradycardia (decreased heart rate), thyroid disorders, iodine allergy, pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs), severe liver parenthetic damage, women of child bearing age.
FAQS
Indications:
This medicine is used to treat and prevent heart disorders such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation and abnormal heart conditions associated with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.
Administration:
This medicine is mostly taken orally (through mouth). The dosage is dependent on the patient’s age, condition and its severity. Please consult your doctor before use.
Storage:
Store this medicine at room temperature (15-25 Celsius). Please keep away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Side Effects:
You may experience the following:
• Decreased heart rate
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• Sleeping disorders
• Increased or decreased activity of the thyroid gland
• Increased sensitivity to the sun
Precautions:
Following are the precautions:
• Minimize exposure to the sun during use of this medicine and several months after discontinuation
• Avoid pregnancy first year after therapy
• Monitor thyroid function
• Monitor heart function
• Check eyesight if any vision changes occur
• Monitor kidney and liver function
Effects on Pregnancy and Lactation:
Pregnant women should only use this when no safer alternate is available. It is not recommended for lactating females.
Contraindications:
• Severe heart problems
• Thyroid disorders
• Severe liver problems
• Women of child bearing age
Disclaimer
Dawaai’s intention is to make sure that it’s consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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