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Definition of the noun Amiodarone
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- [pharmaceutical drug] A particular medicine used against arrhythmia.
Explanation
Amiodarone: An iodine-rich benzofuran derivative with antiarrhythmic and vasodilatory activities. 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. In addition, this agent inhibits alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors, resulting in a reduction in sympathetic stimulation of the heart, a negative chronotropic effect, and a decrease in myocardial oxygen demands. Amiodarone may cause vasodilation by stimulation of the release of nitric oxide and cyclooxygenase-dependent relaxing endothelial factors.
- also known as Amiodaron, อะมิโอดาโรน, แอมมิโอดาโรน
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Thyroid Toxicity (2016)
Thyroid Toxicityby Javier Del Pino, Maria Jesus Diaz and Maria Teresa Frejo
Amiodarone is a potent anti-arrhythmic agent with unique properties, very effective in restoring and maintaining sinus rhythm...
Atrial Fibrillation Update: A Textbook of Cardiology (2017)
by HK Chopra, GS Wander, Praveen Chandra, Viveka Kumar
Amiodarone is an iodinated compound that along with its metabolites, blocks multiple ion channels. It is a noncompetitive beta-adrenergic antagonist. Amiodarone is a highly lipophilic compound with a large volume of distribution ( 66 liters per ...
SBA and MTF MCQs for the Primary FRCA (2012)
by James Nickells, Benjamin Walton, FRCAQ.com Writers Group
33: Amiodarone. Amiodarone is an acceptable first-line drug in the treatment of:...
Long explanation Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic agent that prolongs phase 3 of the cardiac action potential. The list of side effects such ...
Drugs for the Heart (2011)
by Lionel H. Opie, Bernard J. Gersh
Among class III agents, amiodarone is a powerful antiarrhythmic. 284 8 — Antiarrhythmic ...
Thyroid Cancer and Other Thyroid Disorders, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, (2014)
by Kenneth D. Burman
AMIODARONE- INDUCED THYROID DYSFUNCTION Amiodarone is an iodine-rich antiarrhythmic agent effective for the treatment of ventricular and atrial tachyarrhythmias.
ACLS Study Guide (2012)
by Barbara J Aehlert
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic that blocks sodium channels, inhibits sympathetic stimulation, and blocks potassium ...
Netter's Neurology (2011)
by H. Royden Jones, Jr. Jr., Jayashri Srinivasan, Gregory J. Allam, Richard A. Baker
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic drug that causes a neuromyopathy similar to that produced by chloroquine. It can also cause myopathy indirectly, by inducing hypothyroidism. Colchicine may also cause either a myopathy or neuropathy, ...
Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology E-Book (2015)
A Systematic Approach by Brad Bowling
○ Amiodarone is a cardiac antiarrhythmic agent. Virtually all patients develop keratopathy (Fig. 20.1A), often soon after commencement. In general, the higher the dose ...
Therapeutics in Cardiology (2012)
by Antonio Bayés de Luna, A. Betriu, G. Permanyer
Amiodarone Amiodarone is a rather unique antiarrhythmic because of its frequent success in ...
The Top 100 Drugs (2014)
Clinical Pharmacology and Practical Prescribing by Andrew Hitchings, Dagan Lonsdale, Daniel Burrage, Emma Baker
Likewise, although amiodarone is an effective agent for both rate and rhythm control in atrial fibrillation, it is much too toxic for first-line use. Doxazosin is an α- blocker used in hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia; it has no role in atrial ...
Neuromuscular Case Studies (2008)
by Tulio E. Bertorini
Amiodarone is a diodated benzoforfuran derivative used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The drug can cause several systemic side effects, such as thyroid disease, skin rash, pulmonary fibrosis, and corneal disease.1,2 It could also ...
Get ahead! Medicine (2016)
150 EMQs for Finals, Second Edition by Anthony B. Starr, Hiruni Jayasena, Saran Shantikumar, David Capewell
B – Amiodarone Amiodarone is a membrane-stabilizing drug that increases the refractory period of the cardiac cycle. It is given as a 300-mg intravenous bolus before the fourth shock in shockable arrhythmias. It is not part of the nonshockable ...
Iodine Chemistry and Applications (2014)
by Tatsuo Kaiho
Amiodarone is a benzofuran derivative containing two atoms of iodine per molecule (Fig.
Textbook of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management (2016)
Medicine, Surgery by CTI Reviews
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent used for various types of cardiac dysrhythmias, both ventricular and atrial. It was discovered in 1961. Despite relatively common sideeffects, it is used in arrhythmias that are otherwise difficult to treat with ...
Patient Care in Radiography, (2016)
by CTI Reviews
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent used for various types of cardiac dysrhythmias, both ventricular and atrial. It was discovered in 1961. Despite relatively common sideeffects, it is used in arrhythmias that are otherwise difficult to treat with ...
Concepts and Case Studies in Chemical Biology (2014)
by Herbert Waldmann, Petra Janning
Niguldipine and nicardipine are mostly indicated for the treatment of hypertension, whereas amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent and they all act as calcium channel blockers. Finally, loperamide, employed against diarrhea, is an agonist of ...
Heart Diseases in Children (2011)
A Pediatrician's Guide by Ra-id Abdulla
Amiodarone is an anti-arrhythmic agent with broad spectrum effect. The • half life of the medication is very long and therefore, its effect lasts days or even weeks after discontinuation. Esmolol is a rapid acting intravenous beta blocker with ...
Cerebellar Disease, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics, (2014)
by Alireza Minagar
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medicine with a thyroxinelike structure, ...
Cardiac Catheterization in Congenital Heart Disease (2008)
Pediatric and Adult by Charles E. Mullins
Amiodarone Hydrochloride ( Cordarone) Amiodarone is a class III arrhythmic agent, which prolongs repolarization by ...
Anesthesia: A Comprehensive Review E-Book (2014)
by Brian A. Hall, Robert C. Chantigian
Amiodarone is a benzofurane derivative with a chemical structure similar to that of thyroxine, which accounts for its ability to cause either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Altered thyroid function occurs in 2% to 4% of patients when ...
Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (2013)
by Derek G. Waller, Tony Sampson
Amiodarone is a drug with multiple antiarrhythmic actions. It has class III actions by blocking several K+ channels and shows use-dependence (see above). However, amiodarone also has a class Ib-like action on Na+ channels, as well as ...
Manual of Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (2008)
by Hauw T. Sie, Giuseppe D'Ancona, Fabio Bartolozzi, Willem Beukema, Donald B. Doty
Amiodarone is a very effective ...
Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach (2011)
by Jack J. Kanski, Brad Bowling
Amiodarone • Amiodarone is an anti-arrhythmia drug used in the treatment of ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation, and in restoration of sinus rhythm in atrial fibrillation. • Common systemic side-effects include thyroid dysfunction, pulmonary ...
Study Guide for Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy (2013)
by Geralyn Frandsen
Answer: a and d RATIONALE: Amiodarone is a potassium channel blocker that prolongs conduction in all cardiac tissues and decreases heart rate; it also decreases contractility of the left ventricle. It has a Vasodilation effect, not a ...
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