Question 1

how many days is amiodarone drip good for?

Accepted Answer

Amiodarone : We generally give an IV loading dose and then switch either to PO or a small IV maintainence dose as amiodarone is a long half time drug. You can use it IV for a long time if necessary because of pt. Status but that isn't usually the case.

Question 2

how does amiodarone work?

Accepted Answer

Multiple effects: Amiodarone is primarily a class iii anti-arrhythmic agent. It prolongs the depolarization phase of cardiac muscle--the muscle takes longer to reset after contraction, slowing down the heart rate. Amiodarone also acts on sodium & potassium channels to delay conduction of the action potential through the sa & av nodes.

Question 3

how does amiodarone first work?

Accepted Answer

Beta blocker: The first effect of amiodarone, seen in the first hours or days is the betablocking properties, slowing the heart rate.

Question 4

how should i go off of amiodarone?

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Quickly.: If you have been recommended to stop amiodarone, there is no need for a "wean" or for a taper.  You can stop the drug suddenly.  It has  a very long half-life, so will be in your system even months after you stop taking the pills.

Question 5

what are some alternatives to amiodarone?

Accepted Answer

Slow Down There: Antiarrhythmics are, as a rule, complicated drugs with a lot of side effects and a ton of potential contraindications. They are not easily interchangeable. At the very least a cardiologist and better still an electrophysiologist should help you decide which are eligible for you specifically. That said, dofetilide, sotalol, flecainide, propafenone, verapamil and dronedarone are some freq. Choices.

Question 6

please describe the medication: amiodarone?

Accepted Answer

Antiarrhythmic: This medication is a drug used to treat cardiac rhythm disturbances.  It is very effective even in patients with poor ventricular function but caution must be exercised to be vigilant for pulmonary inflammation and thyroid function abnormalities.

Question 7

what are your experiences with amiodarone ?

Accepted Answer

It is an : Effective drug in the right patient. It can be useful to treat atrial and ventricular arrythmias. It is no without side effects and patients need to be closely followed by the prescribing doctor.

Question 8

which are the safer alternatives to amiodarone?

Accepted Answer

All the same: All drugs in this group called class lll antiarhytmics including amiodarone have potentially serious side effects that can be life threatening. Amiodarone compared to others have in addition side effects that affect the thyroid ,lungs, liver etc. It is best to discuss thoroughly the other drugs (sotalol,Ibutilide,etc) with cardiologist experienced in using these drugs

Question 9

could you explain what is amiodarone a generic for?

Accepted Answer

Cordarone (amiodarone): Cordarone (amiodarone) is the brand name.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: amiodarone?

Accepted Answer

Antiarrhythmic: Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic. It is a medication used to normalize the heart rhythm and prevent abnormal rhythms to occur.

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