Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent used for various types of cardiac dysrhythmias, both ventricular and atrial. It was discovered in 1961. Despite relatively common side-effects, it is used in arrhythmias that are otherwise difficult to treat with medication. ==History== The original observation that amiodarone`s progenitor molecule, khellin, .... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiodarone
<drug> A coronary vasodilator used in the control of ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias, and in the management of angina pectoris. Causes significant and distinctive pulmonary toxicity. ... Chemical name: (2-Butyl-3-benzofuranyl)[4-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxyl]-3,5-diiodophenyl]methanone. ... (14 Aug 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(ә-me´o-dә-rōn″) a potassium channel blocking agent used orally or by intravenous infusion as the hydrochloride salt in treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
[n] - an antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Cordarone) that has potentially fatal side effects and is used to control serious heart rhythm problems only when safer agents have been ineffective Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=amiodarone
Cordaronenoun an antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Cordarone) that has potentially fatal side effects and is used to control serious heart rhythm problems only when safer agents have been ineffective Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974
A kind of medicine (called an antiarrhythmic) used to treat irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. It works by regulating nerve impulses in your heart. Amiodarone is mainly given to patients who have not responded to other antiarrhythmic medicines. Found on https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/a-z