amiodarone

amiodarone

 [ah-me´o-dah-rōn″]

a potassium channel blocking agent used orally or by intravenous infusion as the hydrochloride salt in treatment of ventricular arrhythmias.

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amiodarone

(ə-mē′ō-də-rōn′, -rən)

n.

A vasodilator drug, C₂₅H₂₉I₂NO₃, used in its hydrochloride form to control ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias and to manage angina pectoris.

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amiodarone

Cordorone^® Cardiology A class III agent that prolongs the duration of the action potential; amiodarone is used to treat refractory ventricular and supraventricular tachycardia, A Fib, conduction block Adverse effects Pulmonary fibrosis, which occurs in ±6% of Pts taking the drug, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, deposits in cornea—causing photosensitivity and/or skin-blue/gray skin pigmentation, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, hepatitis, ↑ digitoxin levels, neurotoxicity, GI toxicity

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amiodarone

A drug used to treat heart rhythm irregularities such as paroxysmal ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. There are numerous side effects. A brand name is Cordarone X.

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