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Composition :

AMIODARONE-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Steris Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTIARRHYTHMICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A.O. : 328-A, Tanaji Chowk, New Mill Road, Kurla (West), Mumbai 400070.
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FAQs

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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 Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's as it increases the risk of side-effects. Do not take other medicines unless prescribed by your doctor.

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's has a toxic effect on the thyroid and may cause thyroid dysfunction. So, people with hypothyroidism should not take Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's.

Do not take Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant as it may cause toxic effects to the fetus.

Prolonged use of Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's may interact with alcohol and worsen the liver problems. So, it is recommended to avoid alcohol intake while using Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's is a category D medicine. It shows harmful effects on the fetus when given during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's may be excreted in breast milk in small amounts. So, it should be avoided in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's may cause vision problems. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after taking Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's should not be used in children below 12 years of age unless prescribed by a doctor.

About Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's comes from a class of drugs called 'anti-arrhythmic. Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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. Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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.

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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 Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's are blurred vision or visual halos around light. Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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 Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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. Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's contains iodine and lactose. So, inform your doctor if you have lactose intolerance or any thyroid problems. Do not take Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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 Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's

Atrial Fibrillation, Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome.

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Medicinal Benefits

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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. Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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 Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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. Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's 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 Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's can cause skin sensitivity and worsen the condition.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmiodaroneGrepafloxacin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
The combination of Amidrone 200 Tablet and Levofloxacin may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Amidrone 200 Tablet and Levofloxacin interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AmiodaroneGrepafloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
The combination of Amidrone 200 Tablet and Grepafloxacin may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Amidrone 200 Tablet and Grepafloxacin interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor. Note: Grepafloxacin is no more available on the market. Grepafloxacin should not be combined with any other medications without doctor's advice.
AmiodaroneNelfinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
The combination of Amidrone 200 Tablet and Nelfinavir may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Amidrone 200 Tablet and Nelfinavir interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
The combination of Amidrone 200 Tablet and Pimozide may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Amidrone 200 Tablet and Pimozide interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have other cardiac disorders, or imbalances in electrolytes, you may be at greater risk. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
The combination of Amidrone 200 Tablet and Thioridazine may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Thioridazine with Amidrone 200 Tablet is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
How does the drug interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
The combination of Amidrone 200 Tablet and Norfloxacin may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Amidrone 200 Tablet and Norfloxacin interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
Taking Amidrone 200 Tablet and Ciprofloxacin may significantly increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amidrone 200 Tablet with Ciprofloxacin is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
The combination of Amidrone 200 Tablet and Ofloxacin may significantly increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Amidrone 200 Tablet and Ofloxacin interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmiodaroneSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
The combination of Amidrone 200 Tablet and Saquinavir may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Amidrone 200 Tablet and Saquinavir interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AmiodaroneEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
The combination of Amidrone 200 Tablet and Eliglustat may increase the risk of an irregular heartbeat considerably.

How to manage the interaction:
Even though Amidrone 200 Tablet and Eliglustat interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, slow heart rate, weak pulse, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMIODARONE-200MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMIODARONE-200MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Severe
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming grapefruit juice with Amidrone 200 Tablet can cause an increase in Amidrone 200 Tablet levels in your body, which might lead to side effects. Avoid grapefruit juice while being treated with Amidrone 200 Tablet. If you suffer symptoms such as an abnormal heartbeat, chest tightness, blurred vision, or nausea, consult a doctor.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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AMIODARONE-200MGCare involving dialysis
Severe
AMIODARONE-200MGOther chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Severe

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AMIODARONE-200MGCare involving dialysis
Severe
How does the disease interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
Amidrone 200 Tablet and its active metabolite are not removed by hemodialysis.

How to manage the interaction:
Patients receiving dialysis are not advised to use Amidrone 200 Tablet because it can be eliminated during the procedure. Dialysis should be secluded before taking the Amidrone 200 Tablet dose. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
AMIODARONE-200MGOther chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Severe
How does the disease interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
Amidrone 200 Tablet should be administered caution in patient with pulmonary dysfunction.

How to manage the interaction:
Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy can increase the risk or severity of lung toxicity in patients with a history of lung disease. Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like difficulty or discomfort in breathing, shortness of breath, or palpitations.
AMIODARONE-200MGShock, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
The use of Amidrone 200 Tablet is contraindicated for use in patients with cardiogenic shock, severe sinus node dysfunction causing marked sinus bradycardia, second- or third-degree AV block, or symptomatic bradycardia in the absence of a functioning pacemaker.

How to manage the interaction:
Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy is not advised in patients with a history of heart disease as it can increase the risk or severity. However, Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy can be taken if prescribed by your doctor. If you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, palpitations, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately.
AMIODARONE-200MGVisual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular)
Severe
How does the disease interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
Optic neuropathy and/or neuritis has occurred during administration of Amidrone 200 Tablet and has resulted in visual impairment such as changes in visual acuity, decrease in peripheral vision, and blindness.

How to manage the interaction:
Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy is not advised in patients with visual defects as it can increase the severity of nerve inflammation, visual disturbances, decreased vision, and blindness. Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience vision loss, loss of color vision, tunnel vision, or difficulty seeing at night, contact your doctor immediately.
AMIODARONE-200MGComplications and ill-defined descriptions of heart disease
Severe
How does the disease interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
Antiarrhythmic agents should be administered caution and dosage and frequency of administration modified in patients with hypotension or adequately compensated CHF.

How to manage the interaction:
Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy is not advised in patients with heart disease as it can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure and heart functions. Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, palpitations, chest pain or discomfort, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
AMIODARONE-200MGOther cardiac arrhythmias
Severe
How does the disease interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
antiarrhythmics should be used with extreme caution in patients with or predisposed to arrhythmias.

How to manage the interaction:
Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy is not advised in patients with abnormal heartbeats as it can increase the risk or severity of heart functions. Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, palpitations, chest pain or discomfort, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
AMIODARONE-200MGOther cardiac arrhythmias
Severe
How does the disease interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
The use of certain antimalarial agents is contraindicated in patients with known prolongation of QT interval as these patients can develop fatal arrhythmias.

How to manage the interaction:
Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy is not advised in patients with abnormal heart rhythms as it can increase the risk or severity of heart functions. Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, palpitations, chest pain or discomfort, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
AMIODARONE-200MGHepatic failure, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
Amidrone 200 Tablet should not be used in hepatic impairment patients.

How to manage the interaction:
Although it is a rare adverse effect, Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy is not advised in patients with liver disease as it can increase the risk or severity of liver injury. Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort, yellowing of skin or eyes, or sleeplessness contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
AMIODARONE-200MGOther symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
Amidrone 200 Tablet should be administered caution and dosage modifications considered in patients with neurologic dysfunction.

How to manage the interaction:
Although it is a rare adverse effect, Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy is not advised in patients with neurologic disorders as it can increase the risk or severity of nerve injury. Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience dizziness, tongue numbness, visual impairment or disturbances, lack of coordination, or muscular twitching contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
AMIODARONE-200MGOther disorders of thyroid
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
Amidrone 200 Tablet should be administered cautiously in patients with thyroid dysfunction.

How to manage the interaction:
Although it is a rare adverse effect, Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy is not advised in patients with thyroid disorders as it can reduce the production of thyroid hormone leading to increased severity. Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience tiredness, weight gain, depression, restlessness, frequent and heavy menstrual periods, or intolerance to cold temperatures contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
AMIODARONE-200MGOther disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Amidrone 200 Tablet:
Electrolyte imbalance can alter the therapeutic effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents. Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia can reduce the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic agents.

How to manage the interaction:
Although it is a rare adverse effect, Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy is not advised in patients with electrolyte imbalance as this can reduce the effectiveness of Amidrone 200 Tablet. Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience tiredness, fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting contact your doctor immediately. Make sure to rehydrate yourself while taking Amidrone 200 Tablet therapy. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

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  • SIMVASTATIN
  • TRAZODONE

Habit Forming

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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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