Amiodon 200mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is amiodon 200mg tablet used for?
Amiodon 200mg Tablet contains Amiodarone, a class III antiarrhythmic used to treat life-threatening heart rhythm disorders like ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation. It works by blocking potassium channels, prolonging the heart's electrical repolarization, and stabilizing cardiac rhythm.
- Generic Name: Amiodarone
- Manufacturer: Neon Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: D
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ amiodon 200mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Ventricular arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardias
Off-label uses: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, prevention of atrial fibrillation post-cardiac surgery
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amiodarone |
| Brand Name | Amiodar 200 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Neon Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Class III Agents- anti arrhythmic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Class III antiarrhythmic; blocks potassium channels, prolongs repolarization; also has class I, II, and IV effects
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take amiodon 200mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of amiodon 200mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Tremor
- Photosensitivity
- Corneal microdeposits
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Hepatotoxicity
- Thyroid dysfunction (hyper/hypo)
- Proarrhythmia
- Optic neuropathy
- Peripheral neuropathy
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Pancreatitis
- Interstitial pneumonitis
- Cirrhosis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Digoxin | Major | Increased digoxin toxicity |
| Flecainide | Moderate | Increased risk of arrhythmias |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased amiodarone levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Digoxin
- Flecainide
- Procainamide
- Quinidine
- Phenytoin
- Cyclosporine
- Statins (simvastatin, lovastatin)
- Macrolide antibiotics
- Fluoroquinolones
โก Moderate Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- Calcium channel blockers
- Anticoagulants (other)
- Antiplatelet agents
- Fentanyl
- Methotrexate
- Theophylline
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Cholestyramine
- Grapefruit juice
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase absorption; high-fat meals may increase bioavailability
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Sinus node dysfunction, AV block (unless paced), bradycardia, iodine hypersensitivity, thyroid disease, pulmonary fibrosis, pregnancy
๐ Monitoring Parameters
ECG (QT interval), liver function tests, thyroid function tests, pulmonary function tests, serum electrolytes, ophthalmic exams
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Contraindicated; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor ECG, liver function, thyroid; consider activated charcoal; no specific antidote
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for amiodon 200mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
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