Eurythmic (Amiodarone)
Brand Name: Eurythmic
Generic Name: Amiodarone
Manufacturer/Agent: Troikaa Pharma
Formulation: inj
Strength: 50mg/ml 3ml
Pack size: 5
Trade Price: KES 596.00
Retail Price: @ KES 158.93
Class: Antiarrythmic Drugs (Cardiovascular drugs)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym:
Molecular Formulae: C25H29I2NO3,HCL = 681.8
Precautions: Pregnancy and lactation. iodine sensitivity. history of thyroid dysfunction. sino-arterial heart block. sinus bradycardia.
Indications/Uses: Effective in most arrhythmias, but due to adverse effects only used when other drugs fail or are contraindicated. doses 200mg tid, after food, for first week, then reduced.
Interactions: Cotrimoxazole, terfenadine, quinine, ritonavir (risk of ventricular arrhythmias). enhances effect of anticoagulants, phenytoin, digoxin.
Side Effects: Corneal microdeposits. photosensitivity. peripheral neuropathy.drug-induced hepatitis. interstitial lung disease