Cordarone Injection 3ml
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Sanofi India Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Amiodarone (150mg) |
| Storage | Store below 25°C |
| Chemical Class | Benzofuran derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Class III Agents- anti arrhythmic |
| User Rating | 4.1 |
| User Reviews | 397 |
FAQ
What are the warning signals of liver toxicity caused by Cordarone Injection 3ml?
The warning signals of liver toxicity include yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), tiredness, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, pale-colored stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain or high temperature. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.
Does Cordarone Injection 3ml affect blood pressure?
Generally, an oral tablet of Cordarone Injection 3ml does not affect blood pressure. But, when given through an injection intravenously (in the vein) then it may decrease in the blood pressure. To prevent this your doctor or nurse may give Cordarone Injection 3ml slowly. Along with that, you may also be prescribed medicines which increase blood pressure (vasopressor agents) to the infusion.
What kind of vision problems occur with Cordarone Injection 3ml?
You may experience blurred vision or see a circle around dazzling light (halos). It may also make your eyes dry or sensitive to light. It can even cause permanent blindness. Therefore, consult your doctor in case you experience any such problems while on Cordarone Injection 3ml.
What does Cordarone Injection 3ml do to the heart?
Cordarone Injection 3ml blocks certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). This way, it helps to restore normal heart rhythm and maintains a regular, steady heartbeat.
Cordarone Injection 3ml Reviews
Cordarone Injection 3ml is used to treat various types of serious irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) such as fibrillation and tachycardia (increased heart rate). It is an anti-arrhythmic type of medicine which rapidly restores your heart to a steady and regular rhythm.
Cordarone Injection 3ml is given by a slow drip (infusion) into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate may be needed while this medicine is administered. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injection. If you stop taking this medicine, you may get dangerous uneven heartbeats, which can be life-threatening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased blood pressure (hypotension), decreased heart rate (bradycardia), blurred vision, and application site reaction(pain, itching, and skin redness). This medicine can also cause problems with your liver, lungs, nerves, and thyroid gland. Ask your doctor what signs to look out for and report any symptoms you have. This medicine takes a long time to get cleared from the body. You may continue to have side effects after you stop using it. Ask your doctor about ways to prevent or reduce them.
Cordarone Injection 3ml is given by a slow drip (infusion) into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate may be needed while this medicine is administered. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injection. If you stop taking this medicine, you may get dangerous uneven heartbeats, which can be life-threatening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased blood pressure (hypotension), decreased heart rate (bradycardia), blurred vision, and application site reaction(pain, itching, and skin redness). This medicine can also cause problems with your liver, lungs, nerves, and thyroid gland. Ask your doctor what signs to look out for and report any symptoms you have. This medicine takes a long time to get cleared from the body. You may continue to have side effects after you stop using it. Ask your doctor about ways to prevent or reduce them.
How Cordarone Injection 3ml Works
Cordarone Injection 3ml is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
How to Use Cordarone Injection 3ml
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Cordarone Injection 3ml
- In Arrhythmia: Cordarone Injection 3ml belongs to a group of medicines called anti-arrhythmics. It works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart. This helps control the uneven beating of your heart and helps it to beat normally. It is normally only given by injection in a hospital when a fast response is needed or when tablets have not worked or cannot be given. This medicine thus prevents serious health problems that can sometimes be fatal and reduces your risk of death.
Uses of Cordarone Injection 3ml
- Arrhythmia
Cordarone Injection 3ml Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cordarone Injection 3ml is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cordarone Injection 3ml is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cordarone Injection 3ml. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Cordarone Injection 3ml is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cordarone Injection 3ml is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cordarone Injection 3ml may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Liver
CAUTION
Cordarone Injection 3ml should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cordarone Injection 3ml may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Cordarone Injection 3ml may cause hepatic injury. Dose adjustment may be required.
Quick Tips
- Notify your doctor if you develop breathlessness, persistent cough, jaundice, restlessness, weight loss/gain or eye problems.
- It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Cordarone Injection 3ml may cause blurring of vision. Avoid driving or any activity requiring focus until you know how it affects you.
- Notify your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking as Cordarone Injection 3ml can interact with many medicines.
- Your doctor may do regular blood tests, chest X-rays, ECG, eye test, thyroid, liver and lung function tests while you are taking this medicine.
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