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Abnormal Heart Rhythms (Heart Rhythm Disorders) »

How does the heart work?

The heart is a two stage electric pump whose job it is to circulate blood through the body. There is a group of cells that serve as an automatic pacemaker located in the atrium that generates an electrical current that spreads to the heart muscle cells to generate a coordinated squeeze, so that the pump can function.

The heart has four chambers, the right and left atria (singular= atrium) and the right and left ventricles. The right side of the heart pumps blood to the lungs while the left side pumps it to the rest of the body.

Blood from the body is collected in the right atrium and is pushed into the right ventricle with a small beat of the upper chamber of the heart. The right ventricle then pumps the blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen. They oxygen-rich blood returns to the left atrium where the small atrial beat pushes it to the left ventricle. The left ventricle is much thicker than the right because it needs t...

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IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

DRONEDARONE - ORAL

(DROE-NE-da-rone)

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Multaq

WARNING: This medication should not be used in people with certain kinds of heart failure (such as people with NYHA Class IV heart failure, people with recent worsening of heart failure). Consult your doctor for more details. Tell your doctor immediately if you have new or worsening symptoms of heart failure, including shortness of breath, wheezing, unusual tiredness, swelling ankles/feet, unusual weight gain.

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 daily, once with your morning meal and once with your evening meal, or as directed by your doctor.

Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit can increase the amount of this medication in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.