Cordarone 150 Mg Injection

Cordarone 150 Mg Injection (Amiodarone)

What Is The Generic Name For Cordarone:

Amiodarone is the generic version for Cordarone

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Cordarone 150 Mg Injection (Amiodarone):

Cordarone

About Cordarone 150 Mg Injection (Amiodarone)

Cordarone 150 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Amiodarone, which is used in the treatment of arrhythmia and is available at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be bought on doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Sanofi (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Cordarone 150 mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

Strength:

Cordarone 150 mg Injection contains Amiodarone 150 mg per injection and is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Cordarone 150 Mg Injection (Amiodarone):

Cordarone 150 mg Injection is used in the treatment of disease conditions like:

Various kinds of Arrhythmias (Irregular Heart Rhythm)

How Cordarone 150 Mg Injection (Amiodarone) Works:

Cordarone 150 mg Injection has an anti-arrhythmic agent, Amiodarone which blocks the abnormal electrical signals in the heart to correct irregular heartbeat to a normal rhythm.

Before You Use Cordarone 150 Mg Injection (Amiodarone):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Amiodarone

• Your doctor must know about your Pre- existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Cordarone 150 Mg Injection (Amiodarone):

• Avoid taking alcohol

• Avoid Driving, physical activity or mechanical job that needs your alertness

• Avoid direct contact with sunlight as it may cause photosensitivity

• Avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Cordarone 150 Mg Injection (Amiodarone):

• You should not take Cordarone 150 mg Injection if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

• Suffered from Cardiogenic Shock

• Have had Heart blockage greater than first degree

• Have Sinus Bradycardia

• Have Severe Liver/Kidney Disease

• Have other Heart Disease

• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy to it

• Feel Breathlessness, Persistent Cough, Jaundice, Restless, and Weight Loss/Gain

• Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

• Have Eye Problems

• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

• Are Breastfeeding

• Have any other Dysfunction or Diseases or taking any other medicines

Dosage:

Cordarone 150 mg Injection contains Amiodarone that is used in the treatment of Arrhythmia. It may be available in different strengths and substitutes but must be given on prescription only. Consult your doctor for dosage and frequency as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Cordarone 150 mg Injection at a fixed time regularly with or without food. It has several undesirable effects and is prescribed only when the condition is serious and no other treatment is suitable.

How Much Of The Cordarone 150 Mg Injection (Amiodarone) to Be Used:

Cordarone 150 mg Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Cordarone 150 mg Injection.

How To Take The Cordarone 150 Mg Injection (Amiodarone):

Cordarone 150 mg Injection dose should be taken at a fixed time regularly. Your doctor or nurse only will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Cordarone 150 Mg Injection (Amiodarone):

You are always advised to take Cordarone 150 mg Injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by the doctor. You are not advised to take it in larger or smaller amount or for a longer time than recommended by your doctor. Do not stop the treatment abruptly on your own as it may cause withdrawal effects.

Overdose:

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Cordarone 150 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if any overdose symptoms is suspected.

Missed Dose:

The missed dosage should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage to make up for the missed dosage. Since Cordarone 150 mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Cordarone 150 Mg Injection (Amiodarone):

• Cough

• Dizziness

• Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight

• Blurred vision

• Irregular heartbeat

• Trouble sleeping

• Restlessness

• Skin rashes

• Yellow colored eyes or skin

• Headache

• Constipation

• Nausea/ Vomiting

• Loss of appetite

• Slow heart rate

• Increased liver enzymes

• Altered taste

• Increased level of thyroid hormones and decreased TSH levels

• Corneal micro deposits

• Tremors

• Eczema

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Cordarone 150 mg Injection may interact with other medicine you are already taking and these interactions can produce some adverse effects or cause the drug not to work properly. Always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. Grapefruit juice is not recommended with this medicine. Cordarone 150 mg Injection interacts with the following medicines:

• Azole Antifungal Drugs

• Budesonide

• Theophylline

• Azithromycin

• Interaction with disease:

• Electrolyte Imbalance

• Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended when you are taking this medicine.

Warning And Precaution:

Cordarone 150 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy

• Pulmonary toxicity

• Worsened Arrhythmia

• Thyrotoxicosis

• Impaired Liver function

• It is not strictly recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Things To Remember:

• Regular Exercise and Proper Diet is good for health while taking this medicine

• Keep out of reach of children

• Always read the information thoroughly written on the leaflet of medicine

• Discuss with your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of the Injection

Indications:

Cordarone 150 mg Injection should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.

Storage:

Store the Cordarone 150 mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the Injection should be intact and not damaged while storing.