Can amiodarone cause vision problems?

Yess, you may experience blurred vision, seeing a halo (circle around dazzling light), dry eyes and increased sensitivity to light. Therefore, consult your doctor in case you experience any such problems while on amiodarone.

Why should I be worried when taking amiodarone?

Taking amiodarone can be worrying as some will respond to correction of hypoxia and acidosis. The use of anti-arrhythmic medications is best avoided when taking amiodarone but intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate can arrrest arrhythmias.

Amiodarone

Uses of Amiodarone

Amiodarone is commonly used to treat Arrhythmias

How Amiodarone Works

Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic drug that affects sodium, potassium and calcium channel. It also affects alpha and beta-adrenergic receptor and prolongs the action potential and refractory period of the heart tissue. These effects make Amiodarone work both for supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmia.

Side Effects of Amiodarone

Slow pulse, Tremor, Nightmares, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Altered taste, Hot flushes, Fatigue

Information About Amiodarone

Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic used to treat life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and persistent atrial fibrillation in Singapore. Available as a 100mg–200mg oral tablet taken once daily as maintenance therapy or by intravenous infusion for acute use, it is HSA-registered and available on prescription only in Singapore. Due to its iodine content and long half-life, thyroid, pulmonary, hepatic, and ocular function must be monitored regularly throughout therapy as serious end-organ toxicity can develop months to years after initiation. A valid doctor's consultation is required before dispensing. Order Amiodarone online at DoctorOnCall Singapore with same-day delivery available. Speak to a DoctorOnCall physician today to check if Amiodarone is right for you.

Amiodarone is a medication commonly used to treat and prevent serious irregular heart rhythms, including ventricular arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation. It works by helping stabilise the electrical activity of the heart, allowing the heart to maintain a more regular rhythm. Amiodarone belongs to a class of medications known as antiarrhythmic agents and is widely used in cardiovascular care for rhythm control management. Find affordable Amiodarone options from trusted brands at DoctorOnCall.

Conclusion

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Warnings

Kidney Safe If Prescribed

Amiodarone is generally safe to be used in patients with renal impairment. No dose adjustment needed unless patient developed electrolytes imbalance.

Alcohol Safe

There is no known interaction or adverse effects recorded when alcohol and Amiodarone are consumed together.

Pregnancy Not Safe

Animal and human studies have indicated risk to fetal development and hence is contraindicated to be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweigh the risk where in this circumstances, it must be supervised by a specialist.

Driving Not advisable

Amiodarone may cause eyes discomfort when the person is exposed to sunlight which can affect the ability to concentrate and drive.

Liver High Risk

Baseline liver function should be evaluated before commencing Amiodarone treatment. Dose adjustment is needed in liver impairment and Amiodarone should be stopped if signs, symptoms or laboratory results indicated hepatic injury.

Lactation Not Advisable

Amiodarone is excreted into the breastmilk and thus contraindicated to be used if breastfeeding as the effects on the infant can be serious.