Pacerone - Amiodarone - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Pacerone.
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Possible Side Effects

• Also see the Warning section.
• Constipation, loss of appetite, bitter taste in mouth, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping, headache, flushing of the face, or decreased sexual interest may occur as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• This drug, when used in combination with simvastatin, may infrequently cause muscle damage (which can rarely lead to a very serious condition called rhabdomyolysis).
• Tell your doctor immediately if you develop.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to maintain a normal heart rate.

Warning

• Amiodarone should be used under close medical supervision.
• A response may not be seen until up to 3 weeks after the medication is started.
• Amiodarone stays in your body for weeks or months, even after you are no longer taking it.
• Therefore caution is advised not only during treatment, but for several months after amiodarone treatment has stopped, if you are taking any drugs that may interact with it (see Drug Interactions section).
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
• Infrequently, severe (sometimes fatal) lung or liver problems have occurred in patients using this drug.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of these serious side effects.

Pacerone Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include weakness, severe dizziness, unusually slow heartbeat, or fainting.

Read Before Using Pacerone (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth.
• It is best taken with food.
• However, it is more important to take amiodarone consistently, with regard to meals.
• Ask your pharmacist for additional information.
• This medication works best when there is a constant level of the drug in your body.
• To do this, take each dose exactly as prescribed at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
• Try to take each dose at the same time each day.
• Do not stop taking this medication or change the dose without first consulting your doctor.
• Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped or when more drug is taken than prescribed.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Pacerone Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Your doctor may want you to check your pulse rate every day while you take this medication.
• Learn how to monitor your pulse.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, EKG, chest x-rays, lung tests, liver tests, thyroid tests, eye exams) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.
• Keep all laboratory and medical appointments.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.