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Amiodarone and Hepatic impairment

Result of checking the interaction of drug Amiodarone and disease Hepatic impairment for safety when used together.

Check result:

Amiodarone <> Hepatic impairment

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

There have been rare reports of fatal hepatocellular necrosis after treatment with amiodarone. In patients with life-threatening arrhythmias, the potential risk of hepatic injury should be weighed against the potential benefit of amiodarone therapy. Patients with hepatic impairment should be monitored for evidence of progressive hepatic injury. Consideration should be given to reducing the rate of administration or withdrawing treatment if needed.

Amiodarone

Generic Name: amiodarone

Brand Name: Pacerone, Cordarone, Nexterone

Synonyms: n.a.

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