CORDARONE 100mg Tablet 30’s

ABOUT THE DRUG:

CORDARONE 100mg is a potent class III-anti-arrhythmic drug that affects the rhythm of the heart. This drug was discovered in 1961.

USES OF THE DRUG:

CORDARONE 100mg is used in the treatment of arrhythmias. Arrhythmia is a condition when the heartbeat is irregular. Our heart beats in below mentioned manner:

 Tachycardia is a condition in which heartbeat is too fast
Bradycardia is a condition in which heartbeat is too slow

CORDARONE 100mg is a drug that corrects the rhythm of the heart and facilitates apt beating of heart. It is one of the most recommended drugs given to the Arrhythmia patients. CORDARONE 100mg is given in life threatening or serious condition.

WORKING OF THE DRUG:

Amiodarone belongs to the class of antiarrhythmic drugs and shows the complex blend of electrical activity of the heart. It exhibits various electrical effects such as:

Prolongs the action potential, i.e. lengthens the hearts muscle cells
Lingers on the contraction or the repolarization phase of the heart
It decreases the speed of electrical conduction
It reduces the intensity of the normal generation of electrical impulses in the heart
It reduces the conduction through accessory pathways responsible for arrhythmias

MANUFACTURER:

Cardarone 100 mg is manufactured by one of the popular Indian pharmaceutical company, Torrent Pharma. You can easily buy Cardarone 100 mg online at 24x7pharma.com.

Dosage forms and strengths:

Cardarone tablets are available on our site in two strengths:

Cardarone 100 mg
Cardarone 200 mg

DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG IF YOU:

Have an allergy to Amiodarone or any other ingredient present in the medicine
Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Are breastfeeding

Have diabetes

 TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU:

Have heart diseases like AV block
Have asthma
Have kidney disease
Have liver disease
Have a pacemaker implanted in your chest
Have vision related problems
Have electrolyte imbalance, i.e. extreme low potassium and magnesium levels

HOW MUCH TO TAKE THE DRUG

Always take the dose as prescribed by the physician. It is very important to consume medicine timely. Various factors are observed before prescribing a disease. The doctor is the one who will prescribe the best suitable dose for you. The initial recommended dosage starts from 100 mg and can be increased or decreased depending upon the patients severity of the condition.

HOW TO TAKE THE DRUG

You must swallow the whole tablet with one glass full of water. Do not crush or chew it. The dose intake is decided by the doctor only. Amiodarone can be taken two or three times a day for the first week and then the dose can be subsequently increased or decreased depending upon the patients response and condition. It is best to take it at the same time daily because it shows best results and helps to remember when to take the drug. Always take the medicine as instructed by your doctor.

FOR HOW LONG TO TAKE IT

It is important to take the drug as instructed by your doctor. Abrupt discontinuation of medicine can cause adverse reactions. So, before stopping the drug intake, always consult your physician first. You can buy Cardarone 100 mg online at 24x7pharma.com.
Overdose:

You may need urgent medical attention if you encounter the below listed symptoms:

Extreme dizziness
Lightheadedness
Fainting

MISS DOSE:

Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, then skip the dose and take your next dose at the correct time. Do not double up the dose to compensate for the missed one.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CORDARONE 100MG:

COMMON

• Constipation
•  Headache
• Flushing
• Decreased libido
•  Changes in taste receptors
•  Insomnia
•  Loss of appetite
•  Thinning of hair
•  Excessive sweating
•  Dry eyes

SERIOUS

• Skin rashes
•  Swelling in the neck
•  Poor motor coordination
•  Muscle pain and weakness
•  Restlessness
•  Uncontrolled shaking of a part of the body
•  Swelling hands, feet and legs
•  Rapid weight gain

COMMON DRUG INTERACTIONS:

Always inform your doctor about the drugs you are taking till date. This way, the doctor is able to give you the list of drugs and other things that may interact with Amiodarone. Drugs listed below may interact with Amiodarone and can hinder its normal functioning:

Alprostadil
Antipsychotic drugs
Antiepileptic drugs like Phenytoin and Carbamazepine
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Clonidine
Diazoxide
Dopamine
Levodopa
Atorvastatin
Moxonidine
Diuretics
Antidepressants
Warfarin
Cholestyramine
Loratadine
Diclofenac
Clopidogrel
Cimetidine
Narcotic drugs
Nifedipine
Diazepam
Losartan and Valsartan

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

If you experience any allergic reaction immediately consult with your doctor
Avoid drinking alcohol as it increases the side effects of Amiodarone
Avoid the intake of salt or potassium substitutes while taking this medicine. Always ask the doctor first
This drug causes bit dizziness so be careful while sitting or lying somewhere
This drug can cause blue or gray marks on your skin when exposed to the sun