Pharmacist Tips
Amiodarone (Pacerone, Nexterone) Tips from Pharmacists
Take amiodarone precisely as prescribed. Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how much to take after you leave the hospital.
Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of amiodarone, particularly with high doses at the start of the treatment. To manage this side effect, ask your healthcare provider if you can space out the doses throughout the day.
Amiodarone can cause a number of severe side effects. Since amiodarone stays in the body for several weeks, the side effects may last for a while. It's critical to follow recommendations for routine follow-up and tests to identify side effects early on before they worsen. Even if you have been off this medication for some time, it is still recommended to let your healthcare providers know that you were taking it.
Give your doctor and pharmacist a complete list of your other drugs to avoid interactions with amiodarone.
Amiodarone can increase the sensitivity of your skin to sunlight. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen to protect your skin from sunburn, skin irritation, or the long-term effect of bluish skin.
You should know that amiodarone shouldn't be used during pregnancy because it can lead to birth defects. If you are breastfeeding, you should ask your provider for an alternative option because it can enter the breast milk and harm an infant.
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