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    Amiodarone Hcl (brand name Cordarone) is used to treat cardiac arrhythmias and ventricular rhythm disorders by blocking sodium channels and prolonging myocardial cell action potential. It should not be used in patients with sinus bradycardia, SA or AV blocks, pregnancy, or hypersensitivity. Adverse reactions include bradycardia, heart block, fatigue, and skin discoloration. Nurses should monitor cardiovascular status, advise loading doses with food, and inform patients about potential side effects.

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    Amiodarone Hcl (brand name Cordarone) is used to treat cardiac arrhythmias and ventricular rhythm disorders by blocking sodium channels and prolonging myocardial cell action potential. It should not be used in patients with sinus bradycardia, SA or AV blocks, pregnancy, or hypersensitivity. Adverse reactions include bradycardia, heart block, fatigue, and skin discoloration. Nurses should monitor cardiovascular status, advise loading doses with food, and inform patients about potential side effects.

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    Cordarone for Arrhythmias: Dosage, Side Effects and Nursing Care

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    Amiodarone Hcl (brand name Cordarone) is used to treat cardiac arrhythmias and ventricular rhythm disorders by blocking sodium channels and prolonging myocardial cell action potential. It should not be used in patients with sinus bradycardia, SA or AV blocks, pregnancy, or hypersensitivity. Adverse reactions include bradycardia, heart block, fatigue, and skin discoloration. Nurses should monitor cardiovascular status, advise loading doses with food, and inform patients about potential side effects.

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    GENERIC NAME

    INDICATION

    ACTION

    CONTRAINDICA TION

    PRECAUTI ON/ ADVERSE REACTIO N

    NURSING CONSIDERATIO N

    Amiodarone Hcl BRAND NAME Cordarone DOSAGE


    Tab: initially 3 tab/day maintenance: 12 tab/day

    Cardiac arrhythmia s, ventricular rhythm disorders

    Blocks sodium channels at rapid pacing frequencie s, prolongin g myocardia l cell action potential and refractory period

    Sinus bradycardia,. SA and AV blocks, pregnancy, hypersensitivi ty

    PRECAU TION: Goiter, CHF, respirato ry disease ADVERS E RXN Bradycar dia, heart block, sinus arrest, flushing, fatigue, insomnia , headach e

    >assess cardiovascula r status before therapy > loading dose with food to decrease nausea >instruct pt. that skin discoloration is reversible >advice pt. to wear sunglasses for photophobia, protective clothing to prevent burning

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