How do you pronounce amiodarone?
What is amiodarone used for?
Amiodarone is a potent antiarrhythmic agent that is used to treat ventricular arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation. The medicine prevents the recurrence of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and produces a modest reduction of sudden deaths in high-risk patients.
What class of drugs is amiodarone?
Amiodarone is in a class of medications called antiarrhythmics. It works by relaxing overactive heart muscles.
What medicine can replace amiodarone?
Multaq® (dronedarone) is a new drug for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter that is a potential replacement for amiodarone.