amiodarone(Pacerone, Cordarone, Nexterone (IV))
Class III antiarrhythmic (multi-channel blocker)
Pronunciation
/əˈmiːoʊdəroʊn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- amiodarone
- Brand names
- Pacerone, Cordarone, Nexterone (IV)
- Therapeutic class
- Class III antiarrhythmic (multi-channel blocker)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with food consistently.
- Avoid grapefruit juice.
- Use sunscreen and protective clothing - photosensitivity and blue-gray skin discoloration possible.
- Report shortness of breath, cough, vision changes, jaundice, weight change.
- Many drug interactions; tell every prescriber and pharmacist.
Sources
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