Amiodarone is generic drug name for Cordarone , Pacerone . It is prescribed for treating Abnormal Heart Rhythms.

General Information

• Amiodarone works by decreasing the sensitivity of heart tissue to nervous impulses within the heart. It should be prescribed only in situations where the abnormal rhythm is so severe as to be life-threatening and does not respond to other drug treatments.
• It has not been proven that people taking this drug will live longer than those with similar conditions who do not take it.
• Amiodarone may exert its effects 2-5 days after you start taking it, but often takes 1-3 weeks to affect your heart.
• Amiodarone’s antiarrhythmic effects can last for weeks or months after you stop taking it.

How does the drug Interact ?

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