Optimal Management of Amiodarone Therapy: Efficacy and Side Effects

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Authors

Daniel E. Hilleman · Creighton University

Mary Ann Miller · HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital

Robert B. Parker · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Paul L. Doering · University of Florida Health Science Center

Abstract

Amiodarone is a safe and efficacious antiarrhythmic agent when lower dosages are given to patients who are closely monitored and subject to careful follow-up.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Ion channel regulation and function Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pharmacotherapy The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy

Volume 18, Issue 6P2, pp. 138S-145S

DOI: 10.1002/j.1875-9114.1998.tb03950.x

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