Acute liver failure (ALF) is a rare condition that can have a variable clinical course and
potentially fatal outcomes. Medication toxicity is a known etiology, however liver failure …

What is known and objective Amiodarone, a commonly used class III antiarrhythmic agent
notable for a relatively long half‐life of up to 6 months and its pronounced adverse effect …

Acute hepatotoxicity is a rare adverse effect of intravenous administration of amiodarone, but
may be fatal if not recognized early and treated in a timely manner. Herein we report two …

Amiodarone is a drug which frequently causes elevated transaminases. However, acute
liver failure has been rarely reported. Here, we present a case of fatal acute liver failure …

Hepatotoxicity caused by chronic oral amiodarone is well documented with around 15-20%
incidence rate. However, acute liver failure due to intravenous (IV) amiodarone is rare …

DISCUSSION: Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic drug used to manage SVT and ventricular
arrhythmias. In 15-50% of patients, it causes chronic liver injury. However, it can cause an …

Introduction: Amiodarone is a potent and widely used antiarrhythmic agent with well-known
adverse effects like photosensitivity, thyroid dysfunction, pulmonary and hepatic toxicity …

Hepatotoxicity caused by chronic oral amiodarone is well documented with around 15-20%
incidence rate. However, acute liver failure due to intravenous (IV) amiodarone is rare …

A 73-year-old gentleman presented to the hospital after an episode of loss of
consciousness. He had a defibrillator in situ, which on interrogation was found to have fired …

Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic agent that inhibits adrenergic stimulation by blocking
alpha and beta receptors. It prolongs action potential and refractory period in myocardial …