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Amiodarone Hydrochloride – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Strength: 200 mg | Form: Tablets

Price in UAE: AED 29.56

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Amiodarone Hydrochloride

Class: | Antiarrhythmic agent (Class III) Use: | Treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter Adult dose: | Initial: 800-1600 mg/day for 1-3 weeks; Maintenance: 100-400 mg/day Pediatric dose: | Not established; use in children should be based on clinical judgment and careful monitoring Side effects: | Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, hypotension, bradycardia, pulmonary toxicity, thyroid dysfunction Contraindications: | Severe sinus

Drug Class

Antiarrhythmic agent (Class III)

Uses & Indications

Treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F); protect from light and moisture

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., United States of America

Package Size

60's

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 29.56

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Initial: 800-1600 mg/day for 1-3 weeks; Maintenance: 100-400 mg/day

Pediatric Dose

Not established; use in children should be based on clinical judgment and careful monitoring

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, hypotension, bradycardia, pulmonary toxicity, thyroid dysfunction

Contraindications & Precautions

Severe sinus-node dysfunction, second- or third-degree AV block (unless a functioning pacemaker is present), hypersensitivity to amiodarone or any component of the formulation

Important Warnings

Risk of serious pulmonary toxicity, hepatotoxicity, and thyroid dysfunction; monitor liver function tests and thyroid function regularly; may cause hypotension and bradycardia; use caution in patients with pre-existing heart conditions.

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Amiodarone Hydrochloride available in UAE pharmacies:

AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE 200 mg Tablets AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE 50 mg/ml Solution For Injection AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE 50 mg/ml Solution For Intravenous Injection AMIRONE 200 mg Tablets Amiodaron Labatec 50 mg/ml Solution For Injection CORDARONE 200 mg Tablets CORDARONE 50 mg/ml Solution For Injection NEXTERONE 1.5 mg/ml Solution For Injection NEXTERONE 1.8 mg/ml Solution For Injection SEDACORON 200 mg Tablets

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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