CORDARONE TABLET 200mg (30 tablets) (Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited)

Cordarone Tablet 200mg is an anti-arrhythmic heart medicine. Its active ingredient is Amiodarone 200mg, and it is used for serious irregular heart rhythms and atrial fibrillation. Pack size: 30 tablets.

Uses of Cordarone Tablet 200mg

Cordarone Tablet 200mg is used to control serious or persistent heart rhythm problems, including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, and dangerous fast rhythms starting in the lower chambers of the heart (ventricular arrhythmias). Because of its potential side effects, it is usually started by a specialist when other treatments are unsuitable or have not worked.

How Cordarone Tablet 200mg works

Amiodarone slows the electrical signals that control the heartbeat and lengthens the time the heart muscle takes to recover between beats. This helps restore and keep a steadier rhythm. It stays in the body for a very long time, so effects build up slowly and last for months after stopping.

Possible side effects

Cordarone Tablet 200mg can cause a range of side effects, so you will be monitored regularly. The more common ones include:

• Sensitivity to sunlight
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Tremor or sleep problems
• Metallic taste
• Blue-grey skin discolouration with long-term use

Seek medical help promptly if you develop new breathlessness or cough, blurred or reduced vision, yellow skin or eyes, a very slow heartbeat or fainting, or signs of thyroid problems such as weight change, restlessness or extreme tiredness.

Precautions and warnings

• You will need regular blood tests for thyroid and liver function and checks on your lungs and eyes.
• It interacts with many medicines, including warfarin, digoxin, some statins and some hepatitis C treatments, so tell every doctor and pharmacist that you take it.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
• Protect your skin from the sun with clothing and high-factor sunscreen, even after stopping.
• It is not usually used in pregnancy or breastfeeding; discuss this with your specialist.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.