1
Q
How should you described amiodarone to a patient?
A
Helps heart beat better
2
Q
How should they take amiodarone?
A
TDS for a week, then BD for a week, then daily long-term
3
Q
What should they be warned about taking amiodarone?
A
Sunscreen even on cloudy days
4
Q
What are the main side effects of Amiodarone?
A
Corneal microdeposits - may develop whilst taking but will stop if they stop the drug
Pulmonary fibrosis - report SOB or cough
Thyroid damage - report changes in weight, heat intolerance or insomnia
Liver damage - report jaudice, fatigue or appetite changes
5
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Monitoring requirements for amiodarone
A
Baseline: LFT, TFT, Serum K, CXR
6 monthly: LFT, CXR
6
Q
MoA of amiodarone
A
Potassium channel blocker, increases length of action potential
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