Cordarone (Amiodarone) is an antiarrhythmic that stabilizes the heart rhythm.
Drug Uses
Cordarone is used to treat a variety of different types of fast, abnormal heart rhythms (these are known as tachyarrhythmias). It is used for severe rhythm disorders when other treatments are not effective or cannot be used.
How Taken
Use Cordarone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Cordarone comes with an additional patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully and reread it each time you get Cordarone refilled.
Cordarone is best taken with food. However, it is more important to take it consistently with regard to meals. If you take it with food, try to always take it with food to improve absorption of this medicine. If you prefer to take it on an empty stomach, then always try to take it on an empty stomach.
