Amiodarone

Question 1

What are the Side effects of Amiodarone

Answer 1

Avoid in
1. sinus node ( unless pacemaker fitted )
2. Sinus bradycardia ( except cardiac arrest)
3. Thyroid dysfunction
4. corneal microdeposit

Question 2

Amiodarone & photosensitivity

Answer 2

Avoid in sunlight
Photosensitive

Question 3

When should treatment of Amiodarone be stopped

Answer 3

Liver disease

Question 4

What action should be taken if pt on amiodarone develops pulmonary toxicity

Answer 4

report in case of new onset of SOB

Question 5

What are comon signs of Amiodarone toxicity

Answer 5

. Blurrerd yellow visoin

Question 6

Amiodarone & monitoring

Answer 6

1. LFT
2. LFT
3. K+
4. CHEST
5. ANNUAL X RAYS
   6.

Question 7

Which drugs interact with Amiodarone

Answer 7

Amiodarone has a long half life and cn interact months later
Avoid

1. drugs that cause Qt prolongation
2. drugs that cause HYPOkaleamia
3. grapefruit juice
4. CYP450 inhibitors
5. drugs that cause bradycardia (BB - RL CCB)
6. warfarin + contraceptives