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Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's Substitute

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Composition:

AMIODARONE-200MG

Uses:

Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation, Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome.

Medicinal Benefits:

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's contains ‘amiodarone’, which belongs to the class of ‘antiarrhythmic drugs. It acts by blocking the potassium channels in the heart. Irregular heartbeat occurs due to abnormal electrical activity or the impulses produced in the heart. Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's blocks these abnormal electric signals and regulates the heartbeat.

FAQs

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's is used to treat an illness called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (heart beats unusually fast). It also treats other types of fast or uneven heartbeats known as atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation.

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's is an antiarrhythmic drug used to treat arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat). It acts by blocking the potassium channels in the heart and slows down heart activity. It blocks the abnormal electrical activity in the heart and normalizes the heartbeat.

Do not take grapefruit or grapefruit juice, coffee, and alcohol while taking Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's as it increases the risk of side-effects. Do not take other medicines unless prescribed by your doctor.

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's has a toxic effect on the thyroid and may cause thyroid dysfunction. So, people with hypothyroidism should not take Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's.

Do not take Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant as it may cause toxic effects to the fetus.

Prolonged use of Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's may cause toxic effects. However, your doctor may prescribe for the long-term if the benefits outweigh the risks. It may also cause proarrhythmic effects when used long-term. Proarrhythmic effects are the medication-induced occurrence of pre-existing arrhythmias.

Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a condition in which the upper and lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart cause rapid heartbeat because of an extra electrical pathway present between them.

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's may cause low blood pressure. Let the doctor know if you have high/low blood pressure before starting Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's. Regularly monitor blood pressure while treatment with Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's.

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's blocks the abnormal electrical activity in the heart and normalizes the heartbeat.

The warning signs of liver toxicity caused by Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's are nausea, vomiting, fatigue, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), weight loss, and abdominal pain. Consult the doctor if you notice these symptoms.

Yes, Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's may cause vision problems like blurred vision or visual halos around light. Consult the doctor if you experience any vision problems.

Common side-effects of Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's are blurred vision or visual halos around light. Amidrone 200 Tablet 10's may affect thyroid gland function. It may also cause skin photosensitivity (redness or rashes on the sun-exposed skin, especially the face) and tremors when you move your arms or legs. Consult your doctor if any of these effects persist or worsen over time.

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