Pacerone

Last Reviewed: Dec 17, 2024

Pros & Cons


Amiodarone (Pacerone, Nexterone) Pros and Cons

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  • Amiodarone treats and prevents serious ventricular arrhythmias.
  • The medication is available as an oral tablet and in an injectable form.
  • There is a low-cost generic form of the drug available.

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  • Amiodarone must be started in the hospital.
  • This medicine stays in the body for many weeks.
  • It has many serious side effects.
  • This drug is contraindicated in pregnancy.