As we reported in our companion piece on Multaq, What Do We Know About Multaq (dronedarone) for Atrial Fibrillation, there s been a lot of hype both for and against Multaq, the new drug that was designed to provide the same benefits as amiodarone with fewer risks. That article examined Multaq s pros and cons by sifting through reports of
See What is the most important information I should know about taking MULTAQ? Do not take MULTAQ if: you have a certain type of heart problem called heart
How should I take MULTAQ? Take MULTAQ exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Take MULTAQ 2 times a day, in the morning and evening with a meal. Do not stop taking MULTAQ without first talking to your healthcare provider. If you miss a dose of MULTAQ, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at your regular time.
MULTAQ should not be given to patients who are or may become pregnant (Category X) or nursing. MULTAQ may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman
If you take too much MULTAQ, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away. What should I avoid while taking MULTAQ? Do
As we reported in our companion piece on Multaq, What Do We Know About Multaq (dronedarone) for Atrial Fibrillation, there s been a lot of hype both for and against Multaq, the new drug that was designed to provide the same benefits as amiodarone with fewer risks. That article examined Multaq s pros and cons by sifting through reports of
This new anticoagulant drug may be taken by people with afib who are also taking Multaq, so Sanofi Aventis has added new information to the drug interactions section (7.3) of its Multaq Highlights of Prescribing Information. A study conducted by Sanofi indicated that patients taking Multaq and Pradaxa may be exposed to higher than intended
Healthcare professionals should not prescribe Multaq to patients with AF who cannot or will not be converted into normal sinus rhythm (permanent AF), because Multaq doubles the rate of
Multaq should not be taken if you have severe liver problems or if you have liver or lung problems that happened after using a medicine called amiodarone. What should I know about Multaq before
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