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Brand name: Cordarone X TM
Active ingredients: amiodarone
What it is used for
Severe cases of tachyarrhythmias (eg. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, supraventricular, nodal and ventricular tachycardias, atrial flutter and fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation) not responding to other therapy. Treatment should be initiated in hospital. It is recommended that the patient should be regularly monitored for possible toxicity (eg. thyroid function, chest x-ray, ophthalmological examination, liver function etc.) during the entire course of therapy and for several months after discontinuation.
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
- The way to take this medicine: Oral
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white biconvex tablet embossed on oneside with '100' and 'action potential' and scored on other
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Food interactions
For the active ingredient amiodarone
- Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided throughout treatment.
- Grapefruit can significantly increase serum levels of this product.
- Take without regard to meals.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on February 1, 2019. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Over 65?
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient amiodarone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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