Amiodarone Hcl (Amiodarone Hcl)
Overview of Amiodarone Hcl
Amiodarone Hcl is a potassium channel blocking agent. Amiodarone Hcl is iodinated benzofuran derivative. It has been widely used as an antiarrhythmic and antianginal drug. Amiodarone Hcl is very effective against a wide variety of arrhythmias. It has prominent adverse effects and unusual pharmakokinetic properties that have limited its use. However Amiodarone Hcl is being increasingly used, possibly because of the recognition that other drugs may be more dangerous.
Indication of Amiodarone Hcl
Indications
Contraindication of Amiodarone Hcl
Amiodarone (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Thyroid disease,Sinus bradycardia.
Side Effects of Amiodarone Hcl
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Amiodarone (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Neuropathy, Thyroid disorders, Alopecia.,Amiodarone (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary alveolitis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Amiodarone (HCl) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Amiodarone (HCl) include ECG alterations, Sinus bradycardia, QT interval lengthening, P-R interval lengthening.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Amiodarone (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Skin reactions, Sleep disturbancesX, GI reactions, Visual disorders.
Precautions of Amiodarone Hcl
Monitor pulmonary, liver and thyroid function at baseline and during therapy, particularly in patients with history of goiter, thyroid nodules or other dysfunction. Appropriate baseline and periodic evaluation of thyroid function tests is recommended for all patients treated with amiodarone. It is classified as pregnancy category D. It should not be administered during pregnancy.