Eurythmic (Amiodarone)


Brand Name: Eurythmic

Generic Name: Amiodarone

Manufacturer/Agent: Troikaa Pharma


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 200mg

Pack size: 30

Trade Price: KES 990.00

Retail Price: @ KES 44.00


Class: Antiarrythmic Drugs (Cardiovascular drugs)

Mechanism of Action:


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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