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Cardarone
Cardone is an antiarrhythmic used to treat an irregular heartbeat and to maintain a normal heart rate. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Cardarone 200mg (Generic) |
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| Name: Cardarone 200mg (Generic) |
Strength: 200mg |
Form: Pill |
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| Qty | 20 | |
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| Price | $58.00 | |
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Directions on how to take
This medicine is best taken with food. However, it is more important to take it consistently, with regard to meals. If taken with food, try to always take with food to improve absorption of this medicine. If you prefer to take on an empty stomach, then always try to take on an empty stomach. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with this medicine. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Warnings and Precautions
It may take several days to weeks for this medicine to work. Limit alcoholic beverages while taking this medicine. This drug may cause serious vision changes such as seeing halos and blurred vision. Very rarely, cases of permanent blindness have been reported. This medicine may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun or sunlamps until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. For women: this medicine has been shown to cause harm to the human fetus. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects
Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include constipation, loss of appetite, bitter taste in mouth, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping, headache, flushing of the face, or decreased sexual interest, muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness), coldness, sweating, unexplained weight change, enlarged thyroid gland, nervousness, uncontrolled shaking or tremor, sluggishness, loss of coordination, tingling or numbness of hands or feet, irregular pulse, vision changes (e.g., seeing halos, blurred vision, or loss of vision), easy bruising or bleeding, or persistent sore throat. Avoiding prolonged sun exposure may help to prevent this effect (also see cautions section). An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light.
Additional information
Do not take this medicine if you are also taking agalsidase beta, dofetilide, certain HIV protease inhibitors (nelfinavir, ritonavir) or quinupristin/dalfopristin. If you are taking any of these medicines contact your doctor/pharmacist before taking amiodarone. Other medicines besides amiodarone which may affect the heart rhythm (qtc prolongation) include flecainide, disopyramide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, and sparfloxacin among others. Qtc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, rarely fatal, irregular heartbeats. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Ask for instructions about whether you need to stop any other qtc-prolonging medicines you may be using in order to minimize the risk of this effect.
Disclaimer
The drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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