Ingredient

Dronedarone Hydrochloride

Dronedarone hydrochloride is an antiarrhythmic agent used to control cardiac arrhythmias.

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MFDS ingredient code M249412

What does it do?

Dronedarone hydrochloride is an antiarrhythmic agent that is used to normalize heart rhythms. It is primarily used to regulate when heartbeats are irregular, maintaining a normal heart rhythm. This agent alleviates arrhythmia symptoms by correcting abnormalities in the heart's electrical signals.

Dronedarone hydrochloride stabilizes irregular heartbeats by regulating the electrical signal transmission in cardiac muscle cells. This normalizes the heart's rhythm and reduces symptoms caused by arrhythmias. By controlling the heart's electrical activity, it improves heart function.

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Good to know

Dronedarone hydrochloride is similar to the existing antiarrhythmic agent amiodarone but is developed to reduce the risk of side effects. Notably, it has a lower risk of thyroid dysfunction and pulmonary toxicity, making it suitable for long-term use.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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