Amiodarone is frequently used for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Although the
therapeutic efficacy of amiodarone has been established, its use is limited by its safety …

HYDROCHLORIDE, a benzofurone derivative, has been used since 1969 for the control of
cardiac arrhythmias in the United States. It appears to be uniquely effective for some patients …

Amiodarone is widely used to prevent ventricular and supraventricular dysrhythmias but has
a number of toxicities. One of the most devastating adverse reactions to this drug is …

Several forms of pulmonary disease occur among patients treated with amiodarone, ie
chronic interstitial pneumonitis, organizing pneumonia, ARDS, a solitary pulmonary mass of …

Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent commonly used to treat supraventricular and
ventricular arrhythmias. This drug is an iodinecontaining compound that tends to accumulate …

Amiodarone‐induced pulmonary toxicity (AIPT) is one of the most serious adverse effects of
amiodarone therapy and can be fatal. Therefore, vigilant monitoring is advised. Baseline …

Amiodarone is a widely used and very potent antiarrhythmic substance. Among its adverse
effects, pulmonary toxicity is the most dangerous without a causal treatment option. Due to a …

Amiodarone is often prescribed for the control of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. While
generally effective, the potential for a variety of side effects is substantial. Pulmonary toxicity …

Rationale: Although there have been reports of pulmonary toxicity with low-dose
amiodarone, it is generally believed that low-dose therapy is safe. Methods: The clinical data …

Amiodarone, a benzofuran derivative, has proven useful in the control of serious cardiac
arrhythmias. We reviewed the English language medical literature to characterize clinical …