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Amdron 100 Tab 10'S, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Composition :

AMIODARONE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Prevego Healthcare & Research Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

ANTIARRHYTHMICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

4-6, Bora Bazar St, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
Other Info - AMD0034

FAQs

Amdron 100 Tablet is an antiarrhythmic drug used to treat arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat). It acts by blocking the potassium channels in the heart and slows down heart activity. It blocks the abnormal electrical activity in the heart and normalizes the heartbeat.

Do not take grapefruit or grapefruit juice, coffee, and alcohol while taking Amdron 100 Tablet as it increases the risk of side-effects. Do not take other medicines unless prescribed by your doctor.

Amdron 100 Tablet has a toxic effect on the thyroid and may cause thyroid dysfunction. So, people with hypothyroidism should not take Amdron 100 Tablet .

Do not take Amdron 100 Tablet if you are pregnant as it may cause toxic effects to the fetus.

Prolonged use of Amdron 100 Tablet may cause toxic effects. However, your doctor may prescribe for the long-term if the benefits outweigh the risks. It may also cause proarrhythmic effects when used long-term. Proarrhythmic effects are the medication-induced occurrence of pre-existing arrhythmias.

Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a condition in which the upper and lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart cause rapid heartbeat because of an extra electrical pathway present between them.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Amdron 100 Tablet may interact with alcohol and worsen the liver problems. So, it is recommended to avoid alcohol intake while using Amdron 100 Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Amdron 100 Tablet is a category D medicine. It shows harmful effects on the fetus when given during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Amdron 100 Tablet may be excreted in breast milk in small amounts. So, it should be avoided in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Amdron 100 Tablet may cause vision problems. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after taking Amdron 100 Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Amdron 100 Tablet may show an effect on the liver. So, it should be used with caution in patients with liver problems.

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Kidney

Caution

Amdron 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Amdron 100 Tablet should not be used in children below 12 years of age unless prescribed by a doctor.

Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6018.pdf
  2. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/amiodarone.html

About Amdron 100 Tablet

Amdron 100 Tablet comes from a class of drugs called 'anti-arrhythmic. Amdron 100 Tablet used to treat an illness called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. This is where your heart beats unusually fast. And also treat other types of fast or uneven heartbeats known as' atrial flutter' or' atrial fibrillation'. Taking the tablets helps your heartbeat to return to normal. Amdron 100 Tablet Tablets are used only when other medicines cannot be used. Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which two upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat without coordination. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome is a condition in which an extra electrical pathway between the upper and lower chambers of the heart causes a rapid heartbeat.

Amdron 100 Tablet contains 'amiodarone' that controls the heart's uneven beating (arrhythmia) or prevents irregular heartbeat. It blocks the potassium channels and reduces the impulses that cause abnormal heartbeat.  

Common side-effects of Amdron 100 Tablet are blurred vision or visual halos around light. Amdron 100 Tablet may affect thyroid gland function. It may also cause skin photosensitivity (redness or rashes on the sun-exposed skin, especially the face) and tremors when you move your arms or legs. Consult your doctor if any of these effects persist or worsen over time.

Do not take Amdron 100 Tablet if you are allergic to iodine, amiodarone, or any other anti-arrhythmic drugs. Do not take this medicine if you have atrioventricular (AV) or sinoatrial (SA) heart block (disorders in the rhythm of the heart), unless you have a pacemaker or a history of sinus bradycardia (slow heartbeats), or if your heart cannot pump blood properly. Amdron 100 Tablet contains iodine and lactose. So, inform your doctor if you have lactose intolerance or any thyroid problems. Do not take Amdron 100 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take alcohol as it may worsen the condition. Do not use it in children unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have skin diseases as they can cause skin photosensitivity.

Uses of Amdron 100 Tablet

Atrial Fibrillation, Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome.

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Medicinal Benefits

Amdron 100 Tablet contains ‘amiodarone’, which belongs to the class of ‘antiarrhythmic drugs. It acts by blocking the potassium channels in the heart. Irregular heartbeat occurs due to abnormal electrical activity or the impulses produced in the heart. Amdron 100 Tablet blocks these abnormal electric signals and regulates the heartbeat.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Amdron 100 Tablet

  • Extreme restlessness
  • Weight loss
  • Sweating
  • Sensitivity to heat
  • Hyperthyroidism (increase in thyroid hormone)

Drug Warnings

Do not take Amdron 100 Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to iodine, amiodarone hydrochloride, or any of its other ingredients of it. Do not take if you have sinus bradycardia (slower than normal heartbeat), sinoatrial (SA) or atrioventricular (AV) heart block (abnormal heart rhythm) and do not have a pacemaker fitted, taking certain other medicines which could affect your heartbeat, are pregnant or breast-feeding. Amdron 100 Tablet contains lactose, so patients having lactose intolerance should not take it. Inform your doctor if you have age above 65 years, have liver problems, lung problems such as asthma, optic neuritis (eye problem), or are undergoing surgery. Inform your doctor if you have stevens-Johnsons syndrome (flu-like symptoms followed by rashes and blistering of the skin) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (a serious skin condition characterized by flu-like symptoms, chills, followed by rashes and peeling of the skin) as Amdron 100 Tablet can cause skin sensitivity and worsen the condition.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIGOXIN
  • DILTIAZEM
  • WARFARIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • OXYCODONE
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • TRAZODONE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • If you are previously diagnosed with thyroid problems, your doctor should test your thyroid function before giving you this medicine.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Protect your skin from sunlight while taking this medicine and for a few months after finishing the course of the treatment. Apply sunscreen lotion that has high SPF (sun protection factor). Cover your face, arms, and legs while going outside.
  • Do not drink grapefruit juice as it may increase the risk of side effects.
  • Limit caffeine intake.
  • Avoid intake of alcohol as it worsens the condition by increasing the risk of liver problems.
  • Quit smoking.

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