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amiodarone
amiodarone
Brand names: Cordarone, Nexterone, Pacerone
| Form | Strength |
|---|---|
| SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 50 mg/mL; 150 mg/100 mL-D5%; 360 mg/200 mL-D5% |
| TABLET, ORAL | 200 mg |
Last updated: Oct. 12, 2023
- Black Box Warning: Oral: Pneumonitis; proarrhythmic effects
Administration Information:
Administration And Monitoring Parameters (Cardiac And Vasoactive IV Drugs): See Policy 900.5386
Amiodarone infusion requires an in-line 0.22 micron for continuous infusion. Bolus doses may be given without a filter, due to urgency/emergency.
See Filter Recommendations for IV Medications
If extravasation occurs, please refer to Elsevier Clinical Skills: Prevention and Management of Extravasations for the Treatment and Management of Extravasations
Infusion Concentration Guidelines:
ICU/Adults Infusion Concentrations: See ICU drips chart