Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic drug with a significant adverse effect profile, including
neurotoxicity. While ataxia, neuropathy, and tremors are more commonly seen forms of …

Despite its efficacy in treating arrhythmias, the approved clinical use of amiodarone has
been limited to refractory ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias. This is due to its high …

Amiodarone is a commonly prescribed and one of the most effective anti-arrhythmic drugs
available. However, its use is limited by serious toxic adverse effects including optic …

Although amiodarone is the most commonly prescribed anti-arrhythmic drug, its use is
limited by serious toxicities, including optic neuropathy. Current reports of amiodarone …

Amiodarone is a commonly used antiarrhythmic used to treat atrial fibrillation and ventricular
tachycardias. While this agent can present with pulmonary, thyroid, and hepatic side effects …

Five patients developed neurological adverse effects as they were treated with amiodarone
for 2 to 18 months. The daily maintenance dose did not exceed 400 mg. The neurological …

The efficacy of amiodarone is tempered by its toxicity, with 50% of long-term users
discontinuing the drug. The non-cardiac side effects of amiodarone may involve central and …

Purpose. A case of amiodarone-induced neurotoxicity is reported. Summary. A 76-year-old
man arrivedat the emergency department with complaints of increasing imbalance over the …

While amiodarone is an effective antiarrhythmic medication, it is associated with potentially
serious adverse effects, including those that may involve the central nervous system (CNS) …

He was initiated on a furosemide infusion with dobutamine for inotropic support. His
presenting cardiac rhythm was Afib, which was believed to be the trigger for his …