Multaq 400 mg Tablet

Uses

Dronedarone is generally used in treatment of the treatment of arrhythmias.

Side Effects

• Abdominal pain
• Congestive cardiac failure
• Diarrhoea
• Dyspepsia
• Fatigue
• Increased liver enzymes
• Nausea
• Rash
• Vomiting
• Weakness

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Dronedarone, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Dronedarone is to be taken with food.

How it works

Dronedarone is an anti-arrhythmic drug. It blocks abnormal electrical signals in the heart and regulates the heart beat.

Faqs

Q. Is Dronedarone safe?
Dronedarone is safe if it used as prescribed by the doctor.

Q. Is Dronedarone a beta blocker?
Dronedarone is an antiarrhythmic medication that blocks multiple ion channels. It is not a beta blocker; however it is known to have indirect inhibitory effect on beta receptors

Q. How is Dronedarone excreted?
After oral administration of Dronedarone, it is excreted in its changed form (metabolites) in the feces and urine

Q. Does Dronedarone lower blood pressure?
Yes. Dronedarone has known effects on lowering blood pressure

Q. How does Dronedarone differ from amiodarone?
Dronedarone and amiodarone are both antiarrhythmic medications. They have similar uses but are prescribed for different cases of heart beat rhythm irregularities

Q. What is Dronedarone hydrochloride?
Dronedarone hydrochloride is an anti-arrhythmic medication

Q. What is it used for?
Used for treatment of irregular rhythm of heartbeats (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter) and to prevent recurrence of the problem and hospitalization for irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)

Q. Does it work?
The effectiveness of Dronedarone may vary upon individual response.

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