Before taking Amiodarone 200mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
Amiodarone 200mg should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain types of irregular heartbeats or heart rhythms (e.g., severe sinus node dysfunction resulting in marked sinus bradycardia, second or third degree atrioventricular block, bradycardia with associated syncope except when a pacemaker is used), certain heart problems (cardiogenic shock, QT prolongation in the EKG).
Before using Amiodarone 200mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, other heart problems (e.g., congestive heart failure, low blood pressure), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death), lung diseases, thyroid problems, low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood.
Amiodarone 200mg may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.
Amiodarone 200mg may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using Amiodarone 200mg.
Caution is advised when using Amiodarone 200mg in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug, including fast/slow/irregular heartbeat.
Amiodarone 200mg is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the potential for harm to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor for more details.
Amiodarone 200mg passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using Amiodarone 200mg.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using Amiodarone 200mg and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take Amiodarone 200mg by mouth. It is best taken with food. However, it is more important to take Amiodarone 200mg consistently, with regard to meals. Ask your pharmacist for additional information.
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with Amiodarone 200mg unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit can increase the amount of Amiodarone 200mg in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Amiodarone 200mg works best when there is a constant level of the drug in your body. To do this, take each dose exactly as prescribed at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Try to take each dose at the same time each day.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not stop taking Amiodarone 200mg or change the dose without first consulting your doctor.
Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Also see Warning section.
Constipation, loss of appetite, bitter taste in mouth, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping, headache, flushing of the face, or decreased sexual interest may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed Amiodarone 200mg because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Amiodarone 200mg do not have serious side effects.
Amiodarone 200mg, when used in combination with certain cholesterol-lowering "statins" (atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin), may infrequently cause muscle damage (which can rarely lead to a very serious condition called rhabdomyolysis). Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness).
Seek immediate medical attention if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: severe dizziness, fainting, sudden change in heartbeat (unusually faster/slower/more irregular).
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: coldness, sweating, unexplained weight change, lump/growth in the front of the neck (goiter), nervousness, uncontrolled shaking/tremor, sluggishness, loss of coordination, mental/mood changes, tingling or numbness of the hands or feet, swelling of the hands or feet, return/worsening of irregular heartbeat, vision changes (e.g., seeing halos, blurred vision, loss of vision), easy bruising/bleeding, persistent sore throat, change in the amount of urine.
Amiodarone 200mg may cause skin reactions similar to a serious sunburn. Infrequently with long-term Amiodarone 200mg treatment, you may develop blue-gray discoloring of the skin, particularly of the face and hands. This effect is not harmful and usually reverses, sometimes incompletely, after the drug is stopped. Avoiding prolonged sun exposure may help to prevent this effect. See also Precautions.
In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to Amiodarone 200mg, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
If you miss a dose of Amiodarone 200mg, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
See also Warning and How to Use sections.
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
Amiodarone 200mg should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: agalsidase, dofetilide, certain HIV protease inhibitors (indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir), quinupristin/dalfopristin.
If you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting Amiodarone 200mg.
Other drugs besides Amiodarone 200mg that may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation in the EKG) include other antiarrhythmics (e.g., flecainide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), pimozide, and quinolone antibiotics (e.g., levofloxacin), among others. Before using Amiodarone 200mg, report all medications you are currently using to your doctor or pharmacist. QT prolongation can infrequently result in serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (e.g., severe dizziness, fainting) that require immediate medical attention. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details and for instructions on how you may reduce the risk of this effect.
Before using Amiodarone 200mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: clopidogrel, certain "water pills" (potassium-wasting diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide), drugs affecting liver enzymes that remove Amiodarone 200mg from your body (such as azole antifungals including itraconazole, cimetidine, fentanyl, lidocaine, rifampin, St. John's wort, trazodone, certain anti-seizure medicines including phenytoin).
Amiodarone 200mg can slow down the removal of other drugs from your body by affecting certain liver enzymes. These affected drugs include (this is not a complete list): beta blockers (e.g., propranolol), calcium channel blockers (e.g., diltiazem, verapamil), cyclosporine, certain cholesterol-lowering "statins" (atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin), digoxin, tizanidine, warfarin, drugs to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil).
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.