Manufacturer: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Amiodarone(100mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
It contains amiodarone as an active ingredient. It reduces the excitability of cardiac muscles and stabilises heart rhythm. You should take the medicine as advised by the doctor for the duration it is prescribed for and discuss detailed medical history before initiating the treatment with the medicine. The medicine is associated with some serious side effects that affect the eyes, heart, lung, liver, thyroid gland, skin and nerves. Tell the doctor if you have a pre-existing condition associated with these organs or develop symptoms after taking the medicine.
Arrhythmia is a heart-related condition that disturbed electrical impulses in heart muscles leading to too quick, too slow or uneven heartbeats. The medicine reduces the excitability of heart muscles and stabilises the tone of heart muscles.
Amiodarone is eliminated primarily by hepatic metabolism and biliary excretion. A small amount of desethylamiodarone (DEA) is found in the urine. The terminal half-life of amiodarone varies according to the patient, but is long nonetheless, and ranges from about 9-100 days.
Coughing
Constipation
Tremors
Photosensitivity
Sleep-related disorder
Lung related problem
Slow heartbeats
Itching
Thyroid related disorder
Blurred vision
Stomach upset
If you are allergic to amiodarone or other ingredients of the medicine
If you suffer from heart-related conditions problems like heart block, sinus node disorder etc.
If you suffer from thyroid gland dysfunction (you must perform thyroid function tests before initiating the treatment)
If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or you are breastfeeding a baby.
Avoid during pregnancy, as there is limited information about its safety in pregnancy. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby.
Avoid alcohol while on treatment with the medicine, alcohol may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.
The medicine passes into human milk in a small amount. Breastfeeding mothers should avoid if other options are not available.
The FDA approved indications for amiodarone are recurrent ventricular fibrillation (VF) and recurrent hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT).
dialysis.
pulmonary dysfunction.
sinus node dysfunction.
visual impairment.
cardiovascular dysfunction.
proarrhythmic effects.
QT prolongation.
hepatic impairment.
Do not skip or stop taking the medicine on your own as it leads to serious complications.
Store Duron Tablet at a cool dry place and keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Medicines should not be disposed of with household waste, ask the local pharmacist for a safe method of disposal.
If missed any dose of medicine, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dose schedule. Avoid double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
An overdose of the medicine may lead to liver injury, slow heartbeats, heart block leading to a fall in blood pressure and experience symptoms like dizziness, unconsciousness, confusion. If you have taken too much of the medicine, then contact the doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. Always carry the strip of remaining medicine for easy prediction of the extent of an overdose.
You may have heart, liver, eye or lung-related problem.
You may have a thyroid-related disorder, you may be asked to monitor thyroid function every 6-months.
You may have Stevens-Johnson syndrome (peeling or blistering of the skin, fever and flu-like symptoms).
You may experience a severe skin rash, muscle pain, fever, chills after taking the medicine.
You are elderly above 65 years of age.
You may experience breathlessness or dry cough, then inform the doctor immediately as it may be associated with toxicity in the lungs due to the medicine.
Inform your anaesthetist about medications before undergoing surgical procedures.
Avoid skin exposure to the sun and use sun-protective measures during treatment with the medicine.
Duron Tablet must not be used in patients below the age of 18 years.
Take the medicine exactly in doses and frequency as prescribed by the doctor.
Do not skip or stop taking the medicine on your own as it leads to serious complications.
Q: What is Duron Tablet used for?
A: The medicine used for the treatment of a certain type of arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm disorder).
Q: Can the medicine be stopped suddenly?
A: No, Duron Tablet helps to maintain the rate and rhythm at which your heartbeats. A sudden withdrawal of the medicine leads to a change in the heart's rhythm and cause danger.
