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Amiodarone Hydrochloride – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: NEXTERONE
Strength: 1.5 mg/ml | Form: Solution For Injection
Price in UAE: AED 316.25
Available in UAE pharmacies

About Amiodarone Hydrochloride

Class: | Antiarrhythmic agent Use: | Management of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, including ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia; also used for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in certain cases. Adult dose: | Initial loading dose of 150 mg IV over 10 minutes; may follow with a continuous infusion of 1 mg/min for 6 hours, then 0.5 mg/min for 18 hours; maintenance doses may vary based on clinical response. Pediatric dose: | Not established; use in pediatric p

Drug Class

Antiarrhythmic agent

Uses & Indications

Management of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, including ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia; also used for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in certain cases.

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F); protect from light; do not freeze.

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Deerfield), U.S.A

Package Size

100ml Premixed Injection

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 316.25

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Initial loading dose of 150 mg IV over 10 minutes; may follow with a continuous infusion of 1 mg/min for 6 hours, then 0.5 mg/min for 18 hours; maintenance doses may vary based on clinical response.

Pediatric Dose

Not established; use in pediatric patients should be based on clinical judgment and individual patient factors.

Side Effects

Common side effects include hypotension, bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, and pulmonary toxicity; may also cause thyroid dysfunction and liver enzyme elevations.

Contraindications & Precautions

Known hypersensitivity to amiodarone or any component of the formulation; severe sinus-node dysfunction; second- or third-degree AV block; cardiogenic shock; and iodine allergy.

Important Warnings

Monitor for potential serious side effects such as pulmonary toxicity, liver toxicity, and thyroid dysfunction; use with caution in patients with pre-existing heart conditions; may interact with other medications, requiring careful monitoring.

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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