Although amiodarone is considered the most effective antiarrhythmic agent, its use is limited
by a wide variety of potential toxicities. The purpose of this review is to provide a …

Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic drug containing 37% iodine by weight, with a
structure similar to that of thyroid hormones. Deiodination of amiodarone releases large …

Objective Amiodarone is frequently associated with thyroid dysfunction. Identifying
predictors for amiodarone‐associated thyroid dysfunction and assessing treatment outcome …

Amiodarone is a highly eVective agent for the prophylaxis and treatment of many cardiac
rhythm disturbances, ranging from paroxysmal atrial fibrillation to life threatening ventricular …

Amiodarone is a benzofuran derivative approved for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
Traditionally classified as a class III antiarrhythmic agent, amiodarone possesses …

Amiodarone-induced thyroid dysfunction occurs in 15–20% of amiodarone-treated patients.
Amiodarone-induced hypothyroidism (AIH) does not pose relevant problems, is easily …

Among the drugs affecting the thyroid gland, no drug has puzzled, and at the same time
fascinated, endocrinologists more than amiodarone. Amiodarone is a potent class III anti …

Background Amiodarone is associated with a number of significant adverse effects,
including elevated transaminase levels, pulmonary fibrosis, arrhythmia, and thyroid …

Amiodarone is one of the most commonly prescribed antiarrhythmic agents in clinical
practice owing to its efficacy, even with high toxicity profile. The high iodine content and the …

Amiodarone is an effective medication for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Originally
developed for the treatment of angina, it is now the most frequently prescribed …