Amiodarone is used to treat life-threatening heart rhythm problems called ventricular arrhythmias . This medicine is used in patients who have already been treated with other medicines that did not work well.
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Read moreWhy would a patient need amiodarone?
Amiodarone (Cordarone) is used to treat and prevent an irregular heartbeat . It slows down nerve activity in the heart and relaxes an overactive heart.7 Mar 2018
Read moreWhat is amiodarone used for in an emergency?
Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic medication commonly used to prevent or treat medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest and arrhythmias .
Read moreDo you treat paroxysmal AF?
Treating AFib If you have paroxysmal AFib, your doctor may recommend restoration of the normal heart rhythm . To do this, your doctor may try to reset the normal rhythm with medications or electric shock, also known as cardioversion.
Read moreHow long does it take for amiodarone to stop AFib?
Some effects may be seen after two to three days; however, it normally takes between one and three weeks of regular dosing for the full effects of amiodarone to be seen, even with a loading dose.
Read moreWhat is the drug of choice in heart failure with atrial fibrillation?
Amiodarone for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure and an Implanted ICD/CRTD trial suggest promising results for catheter ablation in this patient group, including greater maintenance of sinus rhythm.
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