amedron 200 tablet - Amiodarone (200mg) medicine

Amedron 200 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Amiodarone (200mg)

🏭 Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 23, 2026

⚠️ Hepatotoxicity Risk 📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 23, 2026

What is amedron 200 tablet used for?

Amedron 200 Tablet contains Amiodarone 200mg, a class III antiarrhythmic used to treat and prevent life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation. It works by blocking potassium channels, prolonging the cardiac action potential, and stabilizing heart rhythm. Always use under medical supervision due to potential side effects.

Generic Name: Amiodarone
Manufacturer: Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: D
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 amedron 200 tablet Uses & Benefits

Ventricular arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardias

Off-label uses: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, prevention of atrial fibrillation post-cardiac surgery

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Amiodarone
Brand Name	Amiodar 200 Tablet
Manufacturer	Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
Action Class	Class III Agents- anti arrhythmic
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionSlow and variable oral absorption; bioavailability 20-80%

DistributionExtensive distribution; accumulates in adipose tissue, liver, lungs, and skin

Protein Binding96%

MetabolismHepatic metabolism via CYP3A4 and CYP2C8; active metabolite desethylamiodarone

Half-Life26-107 days (mean 58 days)

ExcretionPrimarily biliary and fecal; minimal renal excretion

Bioavailability20-80%

Onset of Action2 days to 3 weeks (oral)

Peak Plasma Time3-7 hours

Duration of ActionWeeks to months

How It Works

Class III antiarrhythmic; blocks potassium channels, prolongs repolarization; also has class I, II, and IV effects

Mechanism Steps

1Blocks potassium channels (IKr) prolonging repolarization

2Blocks sodium channels (class I effect)

3Blocks calcium channels (class IV effect)

💡 How to Take amedron 200 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of amedron 200 tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Fatigue
Tremor
Photosensitivity
Corneal microdeposits

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Pulmonary fibrosis
Hepatotoxicity
Thyroid dysfunction (hyper/hypo)
Proarrhythmia
Optic neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Pancreatitis
Interstitial pneumonitis
Cirrhosis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Warfarin	Major	Increased bleeding risk
Digoxin	Major	Increased digoxin toxicity
Statins	Moderate	Increased risk of myopathy

🚨 Major Interactions

Warfarin
Digoxin
Flecainide
Procainamide
Quinidine
Phenytoin
Cyclosporine
Statins (simvastatin, lovastatin)
Macrolide antibiotics
Fluoroquinolones

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Beta-blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Anticoagulants (other)
Antiplatelet agents
Fentanyl
Methotrexate
Theophylline

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Cimetidine
Cholestyramine
Grapefruit juice

🍽️ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase absorption; high-fat meals may increase bioavailability

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

Liver

Moderate

Kidney

Low

Heart

High

Pregnancy

Category D

🚫 Contraindications

Sinus node dysfunction, AV block (unless paced), bradycardia, iodine hypersensitivity, thyroid disease, pulmonary fibrosis, pregnancy

📊 Monitoring Parameters

ECG (QT interval), liver function tests, thyroid function tests, pulmonary function tests, serum electrolytes, ophthalmic exams

🤱 Lactation Safety

Contraindicated; excreted in breast milk

💊 Overdose Management

Supportive care; monitor ECG, liver function, thyroid; consider activated charcoal; no specific antidote

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 23, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026