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What is the most important information I should know about amiodarone?
• In some cases, amiodarone has been associated with serious and even fatalside effects such as lung problems, liver problems, and new or worsening irregularheartbeats amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits associated withthe use of amiodarone amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Do not skip doses or change the dosing schedule without talking to yourdoctor amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Missed or delayed doses could be harmful amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with amiodarone amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Amiodarone can interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interactionmay have dangerous effects amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruitjuice with your doctor amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Amiodarone may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Ifyou experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Amiodarone may cause the skin toturn a bluish-gray color amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. This reaction is worse with exposure to the sun amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Usea sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
What is amiodarone?
• Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Amiodarone affects the waythat the heart beats amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Amiodarone is used to treat irregular heartbeats amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Amiodarone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking amiodarone?
• In some cases, amiodarone has been associated with serious and even fatalside effects such as lung problems, liver problems, and new or worsening irregularheartbeats amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits associated withthe use of amiodarone amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Before taking amiodarone, tell your doctor if you
· have any other type of heart disease or heart problems;
· have liver disease;
· have vision problems (especially optic neuritis);
· have thyroid problems; or
· need to have surgery amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• You may not be able to take amiodarone, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Amiodarone is in the FDA pregnancy category D amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. This means that it isknown to be harmful to an unborn baby amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Do not take amiodarone without firsttalking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Amiodarone passes into breast milk amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. It is not known whether this medicationwill affect a nursing infant amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Do not take amiodarone without first talking toyour doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
How should I take amiodarone?
• Take amiodarone exactly as directed by your doctor amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Amiodarone can be taken with or without food amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. However, it should alwaysbe taken the same way, either with or without food amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with amiodarone amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Amiodarone can interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interactionmay have dangerous effects amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruitjuice with your doctor amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• It is important to take amiodarone regularly to get the most benefit amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Do not skip doses or change the dosing schedule without talking to yourdoctor amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Missed or delayed doses could be harmful amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluationsduring treatment with amiodarone to monitor progress and side effects amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Store amiodarone at room temperature away from moisture and heat amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. If it is almost time forthe next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduleddose amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Do not take a double dose of this medication amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. A double dose could be dangerous amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Symptoms of an amiodarone overdose include tiredness, dizziness, confusion,a slow heart rate, yellowing of the skin or eyes, diarrhea, abdominal pain,and worsening irregular heartbeats amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
What should I avoid while taking amiodarone?
• Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with amiodarone amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Amiodarone can interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interactionmay have dangerous effects amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruitjuice with your doctor amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Amiodarone may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Ifyou experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Amiodarone may cause the skin toturn a bluish-gray color amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. This reaction is worse with exposure to the sun amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Usea sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Follow any other special instructions given by your doctor regardingfood, beverages, or activities (e.g., driving) amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
What are the possible side effects of amiodarone?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingamiodarone and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· a new or a worsening irregular heartbeat pattern;
· wheezing, coughing, chest pain, or chest discomfort;
· yellowing of the skin or eyes;
· changes in vision, blurred vision, or decreased vision;
· cough or shortness of breath;
· fainting;
· tremor or involuntary movements; or
· skin rash;
• Other, less serious side effects may also occur amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Continue to take amiodaroneand talk to your doctor if you experience
· dizziness or tiredness;
· upset stomach, vomiting, decreased appetite, or diarrhea;
· changes in taste;
· poor coordination;
· numbness, or tingling; or
· bluish-gray discoloration of the skin amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
What other drugs will affect amiodarone?
• Before taking amiodarone, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing medicines:
· cimetidine (Tagamet);
· cholestyramine (Questran);
· cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral);
· dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant commonly used in prescriptionand over-the-counter cough medications);
· digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
· fentanyl (Duragesic, Actiq);
· lidocaine (Xylocaine, others);
· methotrexate (Rheumatrex);
· rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane);
· the herbal product St amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. John's wort;
· simvastatin (Zocor);
· theophylline (Theo-Bid, Theo-Dur, Theolair, Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin,others);
· warfarin (Coumadin);
· a protease inhibitor such as indinavir (Crixivan), lopinavir-ritonavir(Kaletra), nelfinavir (Viracept), ritonavir (Norvir), saquinavir (Fortovase,Invirase);
· phenytoin (Dilantin), ethotoin (Peganone), or mephenytoin (Mesantoin);
· flecainide (Tambocor), procainamide (Pronestyl, Procan SR, Procanbid),quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinaglute, Quinora, Quinidex), disopyramide (Norpace),or other medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats;
· a beta-blocker such as acebutolol (Sectral), atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol(Lopressor), propranolol (Inderal), and others; or
· a calcium channel blocker such as verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Isoptin),diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR), nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), felodipine(Plendil), and others amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• You may not be able to take amiodarone, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with amiodarone amiodarone new jersey lawsuit. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about amiodarone written for healthprofessionals that you may read amiodarone new jersey lawsuit.
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