by M Turrin 2024 Cited by 2Drug-induced lupus: simvastatin or amiodarone? A case report in elderly. Side effects of long-term amiodarone therapy. Circulation 2024; 67:
When elderly patients are administrated with amiodarone, cardiologists and pharmacists should carefully evaluate the long-term and short-term side effects, as well as whether combined use with other drugs will increase the adverse reactions of amiodarone.
Amiodarone hydrochloride tablets can cause serious side effects that can lead to death including: concentration, depression in the elderly, or tremor.
Amiodarone is a powerful anti-arrhythmic drug. However, its use is somewhat limited by side-effects. No study examining side-effects specifically in elderly patients exists. We have reviewed noncardiac side-effects in 61 elderly patients on long-term oral amiodarone treatment (follow-up 3-66 months)
When elderly patients are administrated with amiodarone, cardiologists and pharmacists should carefully evaluate the long-term and short-term side effects, as well as whether combined use with other drugs will increase the adverse reactions of amiodarone.
by A Fiorini 2024 Cited by 3Thyroid dsysfunction is a common side-effect of amiodarone medication side-effects of long-term oral amiodarone in the elderly. Age and. Ageing
Atypical Amiodarone toxicity: Iatrogenic ataxia and dysarthria in an elderly female. Some of its most commonly known side effects include corneal
Amiodarone is a potent inhibitor to a number of drug metabolizing enzymes and drug transporters, including CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and P-glycoprotein. In addition, the expected hepatic, thyroid and pulmonary side effects of amiodarone are much more pronounced in the elderly population.
Common Amiodarone Side Effects in Elderly Patients. Amiodarone is a medication frequently prescribed to elderly patients to manage cardiac arrhythmias effectively. However, this powerful drug is not without its side effects, and understanding these side effects is crucial for elderly individuals and their healthcare providers.
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one of my own pet peeves, sorry
The story was awesome...
Given all the side effects of mostly untested medications I could honestly see this happening to someone since most new meds get pulled within 5 years because of the side effects.