Synonyms Active substance: amiodarone Introduction According to Vaughan-Williams, Cordarex® belongs to the group of class – III- antiarryhtmics (potassium channel blockers) and is used for cardiac arrhythmia. The electrical action of the heart is generated in the sinus node (located at the atria) by the opening and closing of certain channels on the heart cells … Cordarex
Contraindications Cordarex® is contraindicated in cases of too slow a heartbeat (sinus bradycardia), disturbances in the transmission of excitation (AV block) and potassium deficiency (hypokalemia). Drug interactions Drug interactions can occur with simultaneous administration of beta blockers, acetylsalicylic acid (ASS 100, Aspirin®), statins, phenytoin and phenprocoumon. The effect of these drugs can be enhanced by … Contraindications | Cordarex
Synonyms in a broader sense Active substance: amiodarone hydrochloride Antiarrhythmics, Action names: Cordarex® Amiogamma® Aminohexal® Cordarex® Amiogamma® Aminohexal® Cordarex® Amiogamma® Aminohexal® The active ingredient amiodarone is used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and the drug is classified as a class III antiarrhythmic drug. Amiodarone can be used to help in cases of disturbed transmission … Amiodarone
Mode of action (for very interested readers) In order for large quantities of blood to circulate continuously in the body’s circulation, the heart needs to be pumped regularly. Heart muscle cells are excited at regular intervals for this purpose. The heart has its own system of impulse conduction, the excitation of the heart muscle cells … Mode of action (for very interested readers) | Amiodarone