Drug Details
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.
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