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Amiodarone
Cordarone, Pacerone
Drug Class
Routes
Indications
Mechanism of Action
Class III antiarrhythmic blocking potassium, sodium, and calcium channels plus beta-adrenergic receptors. Prolongs action potential duration and refractory period.
Side effects & warnings
Very long half-life (weeks). Hepatotoxicity, pulmonary fibrosis, thyroid dysfunction (contains iodine). Monitor liver, thyroid, and lung function. Numerous drug interactions.
Species with Amiodarone dosing data (2 dose rules)
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
Evidence levels across 2 dose rules
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Backed by a published source
- · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)
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