Cordarone
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Cordarone
Cordarone®
(amiodarone HCl) Tablets
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Cordarone (amiodarone HCl) is a member of a class of antiarrhythmic drugs with predominantly Class III (Vaughan Williams' classification) effects, available for oral administration as pink, scored tablets containing 200 mg of amiodarone hydrochloride. The inactive ingredients present are colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose, magnesium stearate, povidone, starch, and FD&C Red 40. Cordarone is a benzofuran derivative: 2-butyl-3-benzofuranyl 4-[2-(diethylamino)-ethoxy]-3,5diiodophenyl ketone hydrochloride.
The structural formula is as follows:
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Amiodarone HCl is a white to cream-colored crystalline powder. It is slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, and freely soluble in chloroform. It contains 37.3% iodine by weight.
What are the possible side effects of amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects, even if they occur up to several months after you stop using amiodarone:
- a new or a worsening irregular heartbeat pattern;
- fast, slow, or pounding heartbeats;
- feeling like you might pass out;
- wheezing, cough, chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood;
- blurred vision, vision loss, headache or...
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What are the precautions when taking amiodarone hcl tablets (Cordarone)?
Before taking amiodarone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to iodine; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, lung disease, thyroid problems.
This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when...
Last reviewed on RxList: 11/23/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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