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Instance: Amiodarone

Types
Own Slots
  Slot Name Value
Alternatives  
CanImprove Atrial_fibrillation
CautionWithMedicationsUsed  
Comment  
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Cui C0002598
Definition An antianginal and antiarrhythmic drug. It increases the duration of ventricular and atrial muscle action by inhibiting Na,K-activated myocardial adenosine triphosphatase. There is a resulting decrease in heart rate and in vascular resistance.
DespiteReceivingTreatment  
DoNotUseWithMedicationGroup  
EspeciallyEffectiveAgainst Tachycardia, Supraventricular_arrhythmia, Ventricular_arrhythmia
Improves Electric_countershock
Incrementsmgday  
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RelevantSignOrSymptom  
SideEffect Diastolic_hypotension, Torsades_de_Pointes, Systolic_hypotension, Bradycardia
Synonyms  
TargetDose 100-200 mg daily
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UsedTogetherWithMedication  
UsedWithMedicationGroup Adrenergic_beta-antagonists
UseWhenExistsIntoleranceOf  
UseWithTest  

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