Amiodarone Side Effects

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Trade Name: Cordarone
Generic Names: Amiodarone
 
Side effects of Amiodarone:
Gastrointestinal Elevated liver tests, nausea, vomiting, anorexia
Neurological Malaise, fatigue, involuntary movements, peripheral neuropathy, optic neuritis, corneal micro deposits
Cardiac Prolongation of the QT interval
Skin Gray discoloration of the skin, photosensitivity
Genitourinary  
Endocrine Thyroid dysfunction
Pulmonary Pulmonary fibrosis
Systemic  
Pharmacology of Amiodarone:
Question:
What is the mechanism of Amiodarone?
Answer:
Amiodarone is an anti-arithmetic that prolongs cardiac muscle repolarization through potassium channel blockade

These side effects of Amiodarone are among the most common side effects , however, this list does not include all the side effects of Amiodarone. If there is a question or a concern one should always contact their health-care provider or pharmacist.