Drug Information
Generic Name:
Amiodarone
Pronunciation:
ah-me-OH-dah-rone
Product Name:
Cordarone
Category:
Antidysrhythmic Drugs
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO), intravenous (IV)
Uses:
Irregular heartbeats
Comment:
Amiodarone decreases dangerous heart rhythm disturbances. It is useful for treating irregular heartbeats from the lower part of the heart (ventricles) and in treating atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.