Amiodon 150mg Injection 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.

Amiodon 150mg Injection controls the uneven beating of the heart and helps it to return to normal

Uses of Amiodon Injection

Addison's disease

Benefits of Amiodon Injection

In Addison's disease

Amiodon 150mg Injection 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.

Side effects of Amiodon Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amiodon

Decreased blood pressure
Slow heart rate
Blurred vision
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Amiodon Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Amiodon 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amiodon 150mg Injection 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.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Amiodon 150mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Amiodon 150mg Injection may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amiodon 150mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amiodon 150mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Amiodon 150mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amiodon 150mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Amiodon 150mg Injection may cause hepatic injury. Dose adjustment may be required.

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Quick tips

Amiodon 150mg Injection may cause blurring of vision. Avoid driving or any activity requiring focus until you know how it affects you.
It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out.
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.
Notify your doctor if you develop breathlessness, persistent cough, jaundice, restlessness, weight loss/gain or eye problems.
Notify your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking as Amiodon 150mg Injection can interact with many medicines.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzofuran derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Class III Agents- anti arrhythmic

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FAQs

Does Amiodon 150mg Injection affect blood pressure?

Generally, an oral tablet of Amiodon 150mg Injection 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 Amiodon 150mg Injection slowly. Along with that, you may also be prescribed medicines which increase blood pressure (vasopressor agents) to the infusion.

What are the warning signals of liver toxicity caused by Amiodon 150mg Injection?

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.

What kind of vision problems occur with Amiodon 150mg Injection?

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 Amiodon 150mg Injection.

What does Amiodon 150mg Injection do to the heart?

Amiodon 150mg Injection 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.

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