Manufacturers

Micro Labs Ltd

Salt Composition

Amiodarone (200mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Treatment of Arrhythmia Amiodar 200 Tablet works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart. This helps control the uneven beating of your heart and helps it to beat normally. This medicine thus prevents serious health problems that can sometimes be fatal and reduces your risk of death.

Benefits

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amiodar 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Description

Amiodar 200 Tablet is used to treat various types of serious irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) such as fibrillation and tachycardia. It is an anti-arrhythmic type of medicine and rapidly restores your heart to a steady and regular rhythm.Amiodar 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day, to avoid a missed dose. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate may be needed while taking this medicine. It is important that you keep taking it until your doctor decides it is safe to stop it. If you stop taking this medicine, you may get dangerous uneven heartbeats, which can be life-threatening.The most common side effects of this medicine include lung damage, tachycardia, congestive heart failure, and elevation of liver enzymes. This medicine can also cause problems with your liver, lungs, nerves, and thyroid gland. Ask your doctor what signs to look out for and report any symptoms you have. It takes a long time to clear from the body. You may continue to have side effects after you stop using it. Ask your doctor about ways to prevent or reduce them.Before getting this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have low blood pressure, drink a lot of alcohol or have liver, heart, or thyroid problems. You should also inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking as many can seriously affect or be affected by this medicine. Some medicines like certain antibiotics and medicines for depression and mental illness should be avoided with this medicine.Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor will carry out regular tests to check your liver and thyroid gland. You may also be advised other blood tests, x-rays, and eye tests both before and during treatment.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amiodar 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Amiodar 200 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amiodar 200 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE

Amiodar 200 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Amiodar 200 Tablet may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amiodar 200 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amiodar 200 Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION

Amiodar 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amiodar 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Amiodar 200 Tablet may cause hepatic injury. Dose adjustment may be required.

If Miss

If you miss a dose of Amiodar 200 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Packaging Detail

strip of 10 tablets

Package

Strip

Qty

10

Product Form

Tablet

Prescription Required

Prescription Required

Fact Box

Chemical Class :: Benzofuran derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

Primary Use

Treatment of Arrhythmia

Storage

Store below 30°C

Use Of

Treatment of Arrhythmia

Common Side Effect

Lung damage | Tachycardia | Congestive cardiac failure | Increased liver enzymes

Alcoholinteraction

CAUTION

Pregnancyinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lactationinteraction

UNSAFE

Drivinginteraction

UNSAFE

Kidneyinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liverinteraction

CAUTION

Manufacturer Address

27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA

Q A

Q. Does Amiodar 200 Tablet affect blood pressure?::: Heart rate may decrease markedly in elderly patients. Patients receiving hepatitis C medicines with amiodarone may suffer from symptoms of bradycardia and heart block. In such cases, the seek urgent medical advice.| Q. What does Amiodar 200 Tablet do to the heart?::: Amiodar 200 Tablet blocks certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). This way, it helps to restore normal heart rhythm and maintains a regular, steady heartbeat.| Q. What are the warning signals of liver toxicity caused by Amiodar 200 Tablet?::: The warning signals of liver toxicity include yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), tiredness, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, pale-colored stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain or high temperature. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.| Q. Is Amiodar 200 Tablet safe?::: Amiodar 200 Tablet is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.| Q. What kind of vision problems occur with Amiodar 200 Tablet?::: You may experience blurred vision or see a circle around dazzling light (halos). It may also make your eyes dry or sensitive to light. It can even cause permanent blindness. Therefore, consult your doctor in case you experience any such problems while on Amiodar 200 Tablet.

How It Works

Amiodar 200 Tablet is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.

Interaction

Amiodar 200 Tablet & Aztor 40 Tablet :

Use of Amiodarone and Atorvastatin should be avoided at the same time, as it may increase a risk of myopathy (pain or weakness in muscles) and rhabdomyolysis (abnormal muscle breakdown). | Amiodar 200 Tablet & Atocor 20 Tablet :

Use of Amiodarone and Atorvastatin should be avoided at the same time, as it may increase a risk of myopathy (pain or weakness in muscles) and rhabdomyolysis (abnormal muscle breakdown). | Amiodar 200 Tablet & Avicus 40mg Tablet :

Use of Amiodarone and Atorvastatin should be avoided at the same time, as it may increase a risk of myopathy (pain or weakness in muscles) and rhabdomyolysis (abnormal muscle breakdown). | Amiodar 200 Tablet & Remetor 80 Tablet :

Use of Amiodarone and Atorvastatin should be avoided at the same time, as it may increase a risk of myopathy (pain or weakness in muscles) and rhabdomyolysis (abnormal muscle breakdown). | Amiodar 200 Tablet & Remetor 20 Tablet :

Use of Amiodarone and Atorvastatin should be avoided at the same time, as it may increase a risk of myopathy (pain or weakness in muscles) and rhabdomyolysis (abnormal muscle breakdown). | Amiodar 200 Tablet & Remetor 40 Tablet :

Use of Amiodarone and Atorvastatin should be avoided at the same time, as it may increase a risk of myopathy (pain or weakness in muscles) and rhabdomyolysis (abnormal muscle breakdown). | Amiodar 200 Tablet & Lipicure 40 Tablet :

Use of Amiodarone and Atorvastatin should be avoided at the same time, as it may increase a risk of myopathy (pain or weakness in muscles) and rhabdomyolysis (abnormal muscle breakdown). | Amiodar 200 Tablet & Lipicure 10 Tablet :

Use of Amiodarone and Atorvastatin should be avoided at the same time, as it may increase a risk of myopathy (pain or weakness in muscles) and rhabdomyolysis (abnormal muscle breakdown). | Amiodar 200 Tablet & Avicus 10mg Tablet :

Use of Amiodarone and Atorvastatin should be avoided at the same time, as it may increase a risk of myopathy (pain or weakness in muscles) and rhabdomyolysis (abnormal muscle breakdown). | Amiodar 200 Tablet & Avicus 20mg Tablet :

Use of Amiodarone and Atorvastatin should be avoided at the same time, as it may increase a risk of myopathy (pain or weakness in muscles) and rhabdomyolysis (abnormal muscle breakdown).

Marketer Details

Micro Labs Ltd | 27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA

Reference

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