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Amiodon 150mg Injection 3ml
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Introduction About AMIODON 150MG INJECTION
AMIODON
150MG INJECTION contains Amiodarone which belongs to the group of
medicines called Antiarrhythmics. It is used to manage uneven or fast
heartbeats (like atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation), fast heartbeats
which may happen suddenly and may be uneven only when other medicines
either have not worked or cannot be used.
It also manages
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (unusually fast heartbeats). It is
normally only given in a hospital when a quick response is needed or
when tablets cannot be given.
Your doctor might want you to keep
out of direct sunlight while receiving AMIODON 150MG INJECTION and for a
few months after you have finished receiving it. Avoid consumption of
alcohol and grapefruit juice during management with AMIODON 150MG
INJECTION.
AMIODON 150MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if
you have severe breathing and blood circulation problems, slower than
usual heartbeat (called ‘sinus bradycardia’) or an illness called
sino-atrial heart block.
It is also not recommended if you have
other problems with your heartbeat without a pacemaker fitted, are going
to have a heart transplantation, have ever had thyroid problems or low
blood pressure.
Before receiving AMIODON 150MG INJECTION, inform
your doctor if you have heart failure or weak heart (cardiomyopathy),
liver, kidney, thyroid, lung problems or asthma, require oxygen
management, are to undergo a general anesthetic, or have eyesight
problems (optic neuritis).
Also inform your doctor if you are
about to have any surgery, blistering or peeling of the skin around the
lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals, flu-like symptoms and fever
(Stevens-Johnson syndrome), layers of the skin skin peeling off to leave
large areas of raw exposed skin over the body (Toxic Epidermal
Necrolysis).
AMIODON 150MG INJECTION is not recommended for
pregnant or breastfeeding women. AMIODON 150MG INJECTION is
contraindicated in premature babies or neonates and should be used with
caution in infants and children up to 3 years old. Safety data has not
been established in children and adolescents above 3 years of age.
AMIODON
150MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients above
60 years of age. The most common side effects of receiving AMIODON 150MG
INJECTION are blurred eyesight, rashes, muscle weakness, difficulty
sleeping, nightmares. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
Uses Of AMIODON 150MG INJECTION
It is usually used in hospitals when tablets cannot be given and a quick response is needed to manage:
- sudden
fast or uneven heartbeats (atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation) when
other medicines either have not worked or cannot be used - Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
How AMIODON 150MG INJECTION Works
AMIODON
150MG INJECTION works by blocking certain electrical signals and
reducing the excitability of cardiac tissues which manages the
initiation and conduction of any new impulses in the heart that cause
irregular heartbeats, thus making your heartbeat return to normal.
How to use AMIODON 150MG INJECTION
AMIODON
150MG INJECTION must be given by a doctor or nurse into the vein as an
intravenous injection or infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct
dose and duration of AMIODON 150MG INJECTION for you depending upon your
age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of AMIODON 150MG INJECTION
Common
- blurred eyesight or seeing a colorful halo in dazzling light
- tanning more easily in the sun
- red rash with itching
- slightly slower heartbeat, reduced blood pressure (dizziness, light-headedness, fainting)
- reactions
at injection site (swelling, pain, redness, infection, blue or gray
marks on parts of your skin exposed to sunlight, especially the face) - hyperthyroidism (feeling extremely restless or agitated, weight loss, too much sweating and unbearable heat)
- hypothyroidism (feeling extremely tired or weak, weight gain, unbearable cold, constipation and muscle pain)
- shivering when you move your arms or legs, weak muscles
- nightmares, sleep problems
- reduced sex drive
Uncommon
- numbness, weakness, tingling or burning feelings in any part of your body
Rare
- hypersensitivity reactions (due to an excipient- benzyl alcohol)
Stop receiving AMIODON 150MG INJECTION and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- allergic reaction (rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swollen eyelids, face, lips, throat or tongue)
- very slow or no heartbeats (dizziness, tiredness, breathlessness)
- more uneven or unstable heartbeats (can lead to heart attack)
- liver problems or damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, tiredness, nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain or fever)
- lung inflammation (breathlessness or tightness in the chest, coughing which will not go away, wheezing or weight loss)
- torsade de pointes (life-threatening irregular heartbeat)
- Stevens-Johnson
syndrome (blistering or peeling of the skin around the lips, eyes,
mouth, nose and genitals, and flu-like symptoms) - toxic
epidermal necrolysis (severe blistering rash in which layers of the skin
may peel off, feeling generally unwell, chills and muscle pain) - bullous dermatitis (fluid filled blisters on the skin)
- problem
with your brain (headache (usually worse in the morning or happens
after coughing or straining), nausea, fits, confusion)) - flu like symptoms and a rash on the face followed by an extended rash with a high temperature, enlarged lymph nodes (DRESS)
How To Manage Side Effects
Dizziness, Fainting:
When
you start receiving AMIODON 150MG INJECTION, you may feel faint or
dizzy. This is caused by your blood pressure dropping. If this happens,
resting or lying down for some time can help. Consult your doctor if
symptoms don’t improve.
Rash:
Applying a
cold compress, cool showers or damp cloth, cold water can bring
immediate relief to swelling and reduce itching. Consult your doctor if
symptoms don’t improve.
Muscle pain:
Hot
compress helps to increase blood flow, which relaxes sore muscles and
joints and reduces pain. Cold compress can reduce inflammation around
the aching muscle or joint. Consult your doctor if symptoms don’t
improve.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
AMIODON
150MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women or women
planning to have a baby, except in life-threatening circumstances.
Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Breastfeeding
AMIODON 150MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Driving and Using Machines
AMIODON 150MG INJECTION may affect your ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Alcohol
Limit the consumption of alcohol during management with AMIODON 150MG INJECTION. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Kidney
AMIODON
150MG INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with kidney
problems. Consult your doctor before receiving AMIODON 150MG INJECTION.
Liver
AMIODON
150MG INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with liver
problems. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Allergy
Do
not receive AMIODON 150MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Amiodarone
or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor
before receiving it.
Lungs
AMIODON
150MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you have severe breathing
problems. AMIODON 150MG INJECTION should be received with caution in
patients with asthma, or any other lung diseases. Consult your doctor
before receiving it.
Heart Disease
AMIODON
150MG INJECTION should not be given in patients with slower than usual
heartbeat (called ‘sinus bradycardia’) or an illness called sino-atrial
heart block, other problems with your heartbeat without a pacemaker
fitted, are going to have a heart transplantation or have low blood
pressure.
AMIODON 150MG INJECTION should be used cautiously in
patients with heart failure or weak heart (cardiomyopathy) or low blood
pressure. Consult your doctor before receiving AMIODON 150MG INJECTION.
Others
AMIODON 150MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
- have or have earlier had any thyroid problems
- have blood circulation problems
Before receiving AMIODON 150MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
- have any issues with your eyesight (optic neuritis)
- are about to have any surgery
- have
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (blistering or peeling of the skin around the
lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals, flu-like symptoms and fever) - have
toxic epidermal necrolysis (severe blistering rash in which layers of
the skin may peel off, feeling generally unwell, fever, chills and
muscle pain) - require oxygen management or are to undergo a general anesthetic
- have thyroid problems
Use in pediatrics:
AMIODON
150MG INJECTION is contraindicated in premature babies or neonates and
should be used with caution in infants and children up to 3 years old.
Safety data has not been established in children and adolescents above 3 years of age.
Use in geriatrics:
AMIODON
150MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients aged
above 60 years. Consult your doctor before receiving AMIODON 150MG
INJECTION.
Interactions
A. Drug – Drug interactions:
Before receiving AMIODON 150MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- other
medicines used to manage uneven heartbeats (Ex. sotalol, quinidine,
procainamide, disopyramide, flecainide, bretylium or amiodarone tablets) - medicines used to improve blood supply to the brain (Ex. vincamine).
- medicines
used to manage other mental illnesses like depression (Ex. sultopride,
sulpiride, pimozide, lithium, doxepin, maprotiline, amitriptyline,
clomipramine, dosulepin, imipramine, lofepramine, nortriptyline or
trimipramine) - medicines used to manage infections (Ex.
intra-venous erythromycin, co-trimoxazole, moxifloxacin, pentamidine,
clarithromycin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin or injections of
pentamide) - medicines used to manage schizophrenia (Ex. chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, thioridazine, haloperidol, sertindole or amisulpride)
- medicines used to manage hay fever, rashes or other allergies (Ex. terfenadine, astemizole or mizolastine)
- medicines used to manage malaria (Ex. quinine, mefloquine, chloroquine or halofantrine)
- medicines used to manage hepatitis C (Ex. sofosbuvir, daclatasvir, simeprevir or ledispasvir)
- medicine
used to manage heart problems (such as high blood pressure, chest pain
or high cholesterol) (Ex. propranolol, flecainide, diltiazem, verapamil,
furosemide, simvastatin, atorvastatin or digitalis) - medicines used to manage digestive problems like constipation (Ex. cisapride, droperidol, bisacodyl or senna)
- medicines used to manage fungal infection (Ex. amphotericin IV)
- medicines used to manage inflammation (Ex. hydrocortisone, betamethasone or prednisolone)
- medicines which may change the levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood Ex. diuretics (water tablets), steroid tablets
- medicines for high cholesterol called statins (e.g. simvastatin or atorvastatin).
- medicines used to manage fits (Ex. phenytoin)
- medicines used during surgery (Ex. lidocaine, midazolam, triazolam or high dose oxygen)
- medicines used to test some hormone problems (Ex. tetracosactide)
- medicines used to manage rejection of transplants (Ex. ciclosporin, tacrolimus and sirolimus)
- medicines used to manage erection problems (Ex. sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil)
- medicines used to manage pain or migraines (Ex. fentanyl or ergotamine)
- medicines used to stop your blood from clotting (Ex. warfarin, dabigatran)
- medicine used in some blood tests or in management of Crohn’s disease (Ex. tetracosactrin)
B. Drug – Food interaction:
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while receiving AMIODON 150MG INJECTION as it may increase the risk of side effects.
Overdosage:
AMIODON
150MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a
hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you
experience any unusual symptoms like feeling dizzy, faint, sick, tired,
confused or abnormally slow or fast heartbeats, contact your doctor
immediately.
| Weight | 50 g |
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