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Multaq Drug Center

Pharmacy Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

Multaq (dronedarone) is an antiarrythmic drug used to treat atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, types of abnormal heart rhythms. The only recommended dosage of MULTAQ (dronedarone tablets) is 400 mg twice daily in adults. The most common side effects of Multaq are diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and weakness. A clinical trial of Multaq was halted when the drug doubled the risk of death, stroke, and hospitalization for heart failure in heart patients with permanent atrial fibrillation, so it is important to discuss the risks and benefits of this drug with your doctor for your specific situation.

Multaq can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use dronedarone if you are pregnant. To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood and heart rhythm may need to be tested on a regular basis.

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Multaq Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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MULTAQ® (dronedarone tablets) is indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular hospitalization in patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL), with a recent episode of AF/AFL and associated cardiovascular risk factors (i.e., age > 70, hypertension, diabetes, prior cerebrovascular accident, left atrial diameter ≥ 50 mm or left ventricular ejection fraction [LVEF] < 40%), who are in sinus rhythm or who will be cardioverted [see Clinical Studies].

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What is Multaq Prescribing Information?

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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.

Multaq 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.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • slow heart rate, fast or pounding heartbeats, feeling like you might pass out;
  • a new or a worsening irregular heartbeat pattern;
  • feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion, swelling in your ankles or feet, rapid weight gain;
  • wheezing, cough, chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up mucus;
    • ...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Multaq Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used in people with certain types of irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter). It helps to reduce the risk of going to the hospital for heart problems (such as recurrence of atrial fibrillation). Dronedarone is known as an antiarrhythmic drug.

HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using dronedarone and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth, usually twice ...

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