Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s comes from a class of drugs called ‘anti-arrhythmic. Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s used to treat an illness called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. This is where your heart beats unusually fast. And also treat other types of fast or uneven heartbeats known as’ atrial flutter’ or’ atrial fibrillation’. Taking the tablets helps your heartbeat to return to normal. Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s Tablets are used only when other medicines cannot be used. Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which two upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat without coordination. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome is a condition in which an extra electrical pathway between the upper and lower chambers of the heart causes a rapid heartbeat.
Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s contains ‘amiodarone’ that controls the heart’s uneven beating (arrhythmia) or prevents irregular heartbeat. It blocks the potassium channels and reduces the impulses that cause abnormal heartbeat.
Common side-effects of Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s are blurred vision or visual halos around light. Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s may affect thyroid gland function. It may also cause skin photosensitivity (redness or rashes on the sun-exposed skin, especially the face) and tremors when you move your arms or legs. Consult your doctor if any of these effects persist or worsen over time.
Do not take Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to iodine, amiodarone, or any other anti-arrhythmic drugs. Do not take this medicine if you have atrioventricular (AV) or sinoatrial (SA) heart block (disorders in the rhythm of the heart), unless you have a pacemaker or a history of sinus bradycardia (slow heartbeats), or if your heart cannot pump blood properly. Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s contains iodine and lactose. So, inform your doctor if you have lactose intolerance or any thyroid problems. Do not take Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take alcohol as it may worsen the condition. Do not use it in children unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have skin diseases as they can cause skin photosensitivity.
Uses of Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s
Atrial Fibrillation, Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome.
Medicinal Benefits
Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s contains ‘amiodarone’, which belongs to the class of ‘antiarrhythmic drugs. It acts by blocking the potassium channels in the heart. Irregular heartbeat occurs due to abnormal electrical activity or the impulses produced in the heart. Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s blocks these abnormal electric signals and regulates the heartbeat.
Directions for Use
Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of Amiodar 200 Tablet 10’s
Extreme restlessness
Weight loss
Sweating
Sensitivity to heat
Hyperthyroidism (increase in thyroid hormone)
