Amiodarone. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis interstitial pneumonitis pulmonary toxicity pulmonary alveolitis hypotension corneal deposits ataxia blurred vision decreased visual acuity dermatological reaction gastrointestinal signs and symptoms peripheral neuropathy photophobia phototoxicity skin photosensitivity visual halos around lights. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug.
Amiodarone is available under the following different brand names. As a class III antiarrhythmic agent amiodarone blocks the myocardial calcium potassium and sodium channels in cardiac tissue resulting in prolongation of the cardiac action potential and refractory period. This medicine is used in patients who have already been treated with other medicines that did not work well.
Pacerone Cordarone and Nexterone.
Commonly reported side effects of amiodarone include. Pacerone Cordarone and Nexterone. Amiodarone is known as an anti- arrhythmic drug. Amiodarone is used to treat ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.