Brand name: Cordarone X
Cordarone X is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) amiodarone. On this page you will find out more about Cordarone X, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: amiodarone
Over 65 years of age?
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.
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Cordarone X 100 mg uncoated tablet, 30
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.
What this medicine is 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.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance |
White to off-white biconvex tablet embossed on oneside with '100' and 'action potential' and scored on other
Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia |
| Dosage Form | Tablet, uncoated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
30: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 30 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Protect from Light |
| Life time | 3 Years |
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on 1 April 2018
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
Check if you can use your medicine whilst playing sport. Search the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) database that provides information about the prohibited status of specific medications and/or the active ingredient based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
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