| Drug Name |
Amiodarone |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00115 |
| Description |
Amiodarone is a benzofuran derivative, anti-arrhythmic drug used commonly in a variety of settings.[A36817] Most known for its approved indication in life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, it is also used off-label in the outpatient and inpatient setting for atrial fibrillation. Because of its ability to cause serious toxicity and possibly death, amiodarone use should be reserved for its approved indications, according to prescribing information.[L3561,L11265,L11286] |
| Indications and Usage |
Intravenously, for initiation of treatment and prophylaxis of frequently recurring ventricular fibrillation and hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia in patients refractory to other therapy. Orally, for the treatment of life-threatening recurrent ventricular arrhythmias such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation and recurrent hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia. |
| Marketing Status |
Prescription; Discontinued |
| ATC Code |
C01BD01 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB01118
|
| KEGG ID |
D02910
|
| MeSH ID |
D000638
|
| PubChem ID |
2157
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D0L5WM
|
| NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
| Synonyms |
Amiodarone | Amiodarona | Amiodarone Hydrochloride | Hydrochloride, Amiodarone | Amiohexal | Aratac | Tachydaron | Corbionax | Cordarone | Amiodarex | Trangorex | Kordaron | Cordarex | L-3428 | L 3428 | L3428 | Ortacrone | Rytmarone | SKF 33134-A | SKF 33134 A | SKF 33134A | Amiobeta | Braxan |
