Amiodar-100

Composition of Amiodar-100

Amiodar-100 contains Amiodarone (100mg).

Uses of Amiodar-100

Arrhythmia

Key benefits

• In Arrhythmia amiODAR 100 Tablet works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart. This helps control the uneven beating of your heart and helps it to beat normally. This medicine thus prevents serious health problems that can sometimes be fatal and reduces your risk of death.

How Amiodar-100 works

amiODAR 100 Tablet is an anti-arrhythmic medicine that helps restore and maintain a normal heart rhythm. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause irregular heartbeats. By slowing down abnormal nerve activity it helps control fast or uneven heart rhythms and improves the heart’s efficiency.

How to take Amiodar-100

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. amiODAR 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of amiODAR 100 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

If you take too much

Taking more Amiodar-100 than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Amiodar-100

Most side effects of Amiodar-100 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Amiodar-100

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Amiodar-100. Some combinations can change how Amiodar-100 works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Amiodar-100

Store Amiodar-100 below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Amiodar-100

amiODAR 100 Tablet may cause blurring of vision. Avoid driving or any activity requiring focus until you know how it affects you. It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out. Your doctor may do regular blood tests, chest X-rays, ECG, eye test, thyroid, liver and lung function tests while you are taking this medicine. Notify your doctor if you develop breathlessness, persistent cough, jaundice, restlessness, weight loss/gain or eye problems. Notify your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking as amiODAR 100 Tablet can interact with many medicines. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Chemical class:

Aryl- phenyl ketones