What is Amiodarone: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Amiodarone

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Take this medicine the same way every day. This means take it at the same time and take it consistently with or without food.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at your usual time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at your usual time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take this medicine the same way every day. This means take it at the same time and take it consistently with or without food.

What to do if you miss a dose of Amiodarone

Amiodarone contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to amiodarone or iodine, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Amiodarone warnings

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, heart failure, thyroid problems, lung disease or breathing problems, blood pressure problems, a slow heartbeat, or diarrhea. Tell your doctor if you have a pacemaker or another implanted heart device or if you are planning to have surgery.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Lung problemsLiver problemsWorsening heart rhythm problemsChanges in visionThyroid problems

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. Your skin may become discolored if you use this medicine for a long time.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Weight gain or loss, nervousness, tremors, trouble sleeping, unusual tiredness, hair loss

Amiodarone interactions

• Some foods and medicines can affect how amiodarone works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Cimetidine, clonidine, clopidogrel, cyclosporine, dabigatran, dextromethorphan, digoxin, fentanyl, ivabradine, ledipasvir/sofosbuvir, lithium, loratadine, phenytoin, rifampin, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, or St John's wortAnesthesia medicine (eg, lidocaine)Blood pressure medicine (including diltiazem, verapamil)Blood thinner (including warfarin)Medicine to lower cholesterol (including atorvastatin, cholestyramine, lovastatin, simvastatin)Medicine to treat depression (including trazodone)Medicine to treat heart rhythm problems (including flecainide, lidocaine, procainamide, quinidine)Medicine to treat HIV/AIDSMedicine to treat an infectionPhenothiazine medicine (including chlorpromazine, perphenazine, promethazine, thioridazine)

• Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Lung problemsWorsening heart rhythm problemsThyroid problemsLiver problemsChanges in vision

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. Your skin may become discolored if you use this medicine for a long time.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.