Pacerone

Last Reviewed: Dec 17, 2024

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Pacerone, Cordarone, Nexterone

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Class III anti-arrhythmic drug

Forms:

Tablet, injectable solution

Administration:

Orally or by Intravenous infusion

Therapeutic Uses:

Treatment and prevention of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and suppression and prevention of supraventricular tachycardia (heart rhythm problems). 

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Drug Class 

Amiodarone (a-mi-oh-da-rone) is a class III antiarrhythmic agent

Amiodarone (Pacerone, Nexterone) Age Range

Amiodarone is approved for use in adults over the age of 18 years. Children younger than 18 years of age may be prescribed amiodarone if a doctor decides it is the best medication to treat their condition.