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Corvert Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Corvert Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Corvert® (ibutilide fumarate) Structural Formula Illustration

CORVERT (ibutilide fumarate injection) Injection is indicated for the rapid conversion of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter of recent onset to sinus rhythm. Patients with atrial arrhythmias of longer duration are less likely to respond to CORVERT (ibutilide fumarate injection) . The effectiveness of ibutilide has not been determined in patients with arrhythmias of more than 90 days in duration.

LIFE-THREATENING ARRHYTHMIAS-APPROPRIATE TREATMENT ENVIRONMENT

CORVERT (ibutilide fumarate injection) can cause potentially fatal ar...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Corvert Patient Information: Side Effects

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.

Your caregivers will watch you closely with a heart monitor and other medical devices to check for serious side effects. Tell your caregivers if you feel short of breath or like you might pass out.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • headache; or
  • nausea.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome si...

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