Generic for Pacerone for Irregular Heart beats - Drug Information

Generic Name - Amiodarone

Category - Antiarrhythmic medication

Indications

Irregular heart beat.
Generic Pacerone is used to correct irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm. Amiodarone (Generic Pacerone) slows and regulates nerve impulses in the heart, and acts directly on the tissue of the heart, making heart muscle less responsive to abnormal stimuli.

Generic for Pacerone Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Pacerone is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Pacerone should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Heart beat problems
Acute Hepatitis
Liver disease
Thyroid problems.

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Pacerone. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Anticoagulants (blood thinners)
Other heart medicine
Phenytoin
Azoles
Fluoroquinolones
Macrolide antibiotics
Fentanyl
Simvastatin

Generic for Pacerone Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericPacerone
The usual recommended Loading dosage of Generic Pacerone for arrhythmias is 800 to 1,600 mg/day for 1 to 3 weeks (occasionally longer) until initial therapeutic response occurs. Administration of Generic Pacerone in divided doses with meals is suggested for total daily doses of 1,000 mg or higher, or when gastrointestinal intolerance occurs.

Upon starting Generic Pacerone therapy, an attempt should be made to gradually discontinue prior anti arrhythmic drugs. When adequate arrhythmia control is achieved, or if side effects become prominent, Generic Pacerone dose should be reduced to 600 to 800 mg/day for one month and then to the maintenance dose, usually 400 mg/day. Some patients may require larger maintenance doses, up to 600 mg/day, and some can be controlled on lower doses.

Generic for Pacerone Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Pacerone side Effects include appetite increase or decrease, blue-gray coloring of the skin, blurred vision, seeing blue-green halos, increased sensitivity of the eyes to light, cough or difficulty breathing, difficulty walking, dry or puffy skin or eyes, intolerance to heat or cold and nervousness.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Pacerone.

Generic for Pacerone and Pregnancy

Generic Pacerone has been shown to cause thyroid problems in babies whose mothers took Pacerone when pregnant. In addition, there is concern that Pacerone could cause slow heartbeat in the newborn. However, this medicine may be needed in serious situations that threaten the mother's life. Be sure you have discussed this with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Generic for Pacerone and Breastfeeding

Generic Pacerone is secreted into breast milk and has not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies. It is recommended to discuss the risks and benefits of the medicine with your doctor and if need be stop breast feeding during treatment.

Generic for Pacerone and Pediatric

It is considered that Generic Pacerone can cause serious side effects in any patient. Therefore, it is especially important that you discuss with the child's doctor the good that this medicine may do as well as the risks of using it.

Generic for Pacerone and Geriatric

Use of Generic Pacerone by elderly patients can result in thyroid problems. Also, difficulty in walking and numbness, tingling, trembling, or weakness in hands or feet are more likely to occur in the elderly.

Note

The above information about Generic Pacerone serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.