Adverse effects of amiodarone. Pathogenesis, incidence and management

Med Toxicol Adverse Drug Exp. 1989 Jul-Aug;4(4):246-53. doi: 10.1007/BF03259911.

Abstract

Amiodarone is an extremely effective antiarrhythmic agent for the treatment of both life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and refractory supraventricular tachyarrhythmias. Subjective minor side effects are common with amiodarone but rarely require discontinuation of therapy and are often handled by dose reduction. Serious end-organ toxicity, including pulmonary fibrosis and drug-induced hepatitis, have been the most common indications for discontinuing amiodarone therapy in these patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amiodarone / adverse effects*
  • Amiodarone / toxicity
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Teratogens

Substances

  • Teratogens
  • Amiodarone