Cordarone Injection 3ml

Short Description

Cordarone Injection 3ml is used to treat various types of serious irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) such as fibrillation and tachycardia (increased heart rate).

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Cordarone Injection 3ml is given by a slow drip (infusion) into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate may be needed while this medicine is administered. It is important that you keep having the injections until your doctor decides it is safe to stop them. After this, your doctor may prescribe tablets instead of the injection. If you stop taking this medicine, you may get dangerous uneven heartbeats, which can be life-threatening.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cordarone Injection 3ml. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Cordarone Injection 3ml is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Cordarone Injection 3ml is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Atorvastatin Diltiazem Disopyramide Fluvastatin

Cordarone Injection 3ml is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.

Cordarone Injection 3ml 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 Cordarone Injection 3ml can interact with many medicines. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.