Ingredient

Amiodarone Hydrochloride

Amiodarone hydrochloride is a drug ingredient used for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

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MFDS ingredient code M264471

What does it do?

Amiodarone hydrochloride belongs to the class of antiarrhythmic agents that regulate heart rhythm. It is primarily used to stabilize abnormal electrical signals in the heart to maintain normal beats. It is included in pharmaceuticals for the purpose of correcting irregular heartbeats.

Amiodarone hydrochloride stabilizes heartbeats by regulating the transmission of electrical signals within heart cells. It reduces excessive stimulation of heart muscle by blocking several types of ion channels, helping to maintain a normal rhythm. This alleviates symptoms of arrhythmia.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Amiodarone hydrochloride is a multifunctional antiarrhythmic agent that acts on various ion channels and is effective for multiple types of arrhythmias, unlike single mechanism drugs. However, long-term use may lead to side effects, so professional monitoring is necessary.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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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.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.