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Dronedarone
How Dronedarone works
Dronedarone is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart to correct irregular heartbeat to a normal rhythm.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Congestive cardiac failure, Diarrhoea, Increased liver enzymes, Rash, Fatigue
Usage
Dronedarone is used in the treatment of arrhythmias.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is dronedarone safe?Dronedarone is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is dronedarone a beta blocker?Dronedarone is an antiarrhythmic medication that blocks multiple ion channels. It is not a beta blocker; however it is known to have indirect inhibitory effect on beta receptors
Q. How is dronedarone excreted?After oral administration of dronedarone, it is excreted in its changed form (metabolites) in the feces and urine
Q. Does dronedarone lower blood pressure?Yes. Dronedarone has known effects on lowering blood pressure
Q. Does dronedarone lower blood pressure?Yes. Dronedarone has known effects on lowering blood pressure
Q. How does dronedarone differ from amiodarone?Dronedarone and amiodarone are both antiarrhythmic medications. They have similar uses but are prescribed for different cases of heart beat rhythm irregularities
Q. What is dronedarone hydrochloride?Dronedarone hydrochloride is an anti-arrhythmic medication
Q. What is dronedarone hydrochloride?Dronedarone hydrochloride is an anti-arrhythmic medication
Q. Does it work?The effectiveness of dronedarone may vary upon individual response.
