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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Cordarone X 200MGT Tablet is employed for the treatment of various severe irregular heartbeats, such as fibrillation and tachycardia (increased heart rate). This medication, classified as an anti-arrhythmic, works swiftly to restore the heart to a stable and regular rhythm.
Administered through a slow drip (infusion) into a vein under the supervision of a doctor, continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate may be necessary during the course of this medication. It is crucial to continue receiving the injections until your doctor deems it safe to discontinue them. Subsequently, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injection. Ceasing this medication abruptly may result in dangerous irregular heartbeats, posing a life-threatening risk.
The prevalent side effects of this medication include lowered blood pressure (hypotension), reduced heart rate (bradycardia), blurred vision, and reactions at the application site (pain, itching, and skin redness). Additionally, this medicine can potentially lead to complications affecting the liver, lungs, nerves, and thyroid gland. Consult your doctor to understand the signs to watch for, and promptly report any symptoms you may experience. It’s important to note that this medicine has an extended clearance time from the body, and you may continue to experience side effects even after discontinuation. Discuss with your doctor about strategies to prevent or alleviate these effects.
USES OF CORDARONE X TABLET
Arrhythmia
BENEFITS OF AMIODON INJECTION
Cordarone X Tablet operates by inhibiting abnormal electrical signals in the heart. This action aids in regulating irregular heartbeats, allowing the heart to beat in a normal rhythm. Consequently, this medication serves to prevent severe health complications, which may occasionally be life-threatening, and reduces the risk of mortality.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CORDARONE X TABLET
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical attention and tend to resolve as your body adapts to the medication. If these effects persist or cause concern, it is advisable to consult with your doctor.
Common side effects of Cordarone X
- Lung damage
- Tachycardia
- Congestive cardiac failure
- Increased liver enzymes
HOW TO USE CORDARONE X TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cordarone X Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
SAFETY ADVICE
Pregnancy
Cordarone X Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Cordarone X Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Liver
Cordarone X Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cordarone X Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Cordarone X Tablet may cause hepatic injury. Dose adjustment may be required.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cordarone X Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Cordarone X Tablet may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
FAQs
Q. Does Cordarone X Tablet affect blood pressure?
Heart rate may decrease markedly in elderly patients. Patients receiving hepatitis C medicines with amiodarone may suffer from symptoms of bradycardia and heart block. In such cases, the seek urgent medical advice.
Q. What does Cordarone X Tablet do to the heart?
Cordarone X Tablet blocks certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). This way, it helps to restore normal heart rhythm and maintains a regular, steady heartbeat.
Q. What are the warning signals of liver toxicity caused by Cordarone X Tablet?
The warning signals of liver toxicity include yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), tiredness, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, pale-colored stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain or high temperature. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.
Q. Is Cordarone X Tablet safe?
Cordarone X Tablet is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.
Fact Box of Cordarone X 200MGT Tablet
Molecule name: Amiodarone
Pharmacological class:
Antiarrhythmic agents.
Therapeutic class: Class III antiarrhythmic agents
Indications:
1. Ventricular arrhythmias
2. Atrial fibrillation
3. Atrial flutter
4. Ventricular tachycardia
5. Supraventricular tachycardia
6. Maintenance of sinus rhythm
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