Amiodarone is a medication primarily used to treat and prevent various types of serious heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias). It is classified as a class III antiarrhythmic agent and works by affecting the electrical activity of the heart to help maintain a regular rhythm.
Amiodarone is indicated for:
Initial loading dose: For urgent cases, amiodarone is typically administered intravenously (IV) or orally in high doses initially.
Maintenance dose: After the loading dose, the maintenance oral dose is generally reduced to 100-200 mg/day.
Dosages should be individualized based on the patient's response and tolerance to the medication.