Amiodarone: how to take it safely
Cordarone
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats serious abnormal heart rhythms.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- You will need regular checks of your thyroid, lungs, liver and eyes.
When to take it
Take it at the same time each day.
Take it with
With or without food, but be consistent.
What to avoid
- Grapefruit juice.
- Strong sunlight. Use sunscreen and cover up.
- Many medicines interact with it. Tell your pharmacist about everything you take.
Possible side effects
Skin sensitivity to sun, tiredness, tremor, taste changes.
Get help if
Breathlessness or cough, vision changes, a very slow or irregular heartbeat, or yellow skin: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.