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Adverse Effects of Amiodarone: Pathogenesis, Incidence and Management

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Abstract

Amiodarone is an extremely effective antiarrhythmic agent for the treatment of both life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and refractory supraventricular tachyarrhythmias. Subjective minor side effects are common with amiodarone but rarely require discontinuation of therapy and are often handled by dose reduction. Serious end-organ toxicity, including pulmonry fibrosis and drug-induced hepatitis, have been the most common indications for discontinuing amiodarone therapy in these patients.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)246-253
Number of pages8
JournalMedical Toxicology and Adverse Drug Experience
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1989

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Toxicology

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