Glossary/Medications

Amiodarone.

A potent antiarrhythmic medication used to treat and prevent various heart rhythm disorders, particularly atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. Effective but requires monitoring for potential side effects on the thyroid, lungs, and liver.

Definition

What is amiodarone?

A potent antiarrhythmic medication used to treat and prevent various heart rhythm disorders, particularly atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. Effective but requires monitoring for potential side effects on the thyroid, lungs, and liver.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Atrial Fibrillation
The most common heart rhythm disorder, in which the upper chambers (atria) beat irregularly and o...
Ventricular Tachycardia
A fast, abnormal heart rhythm originating in the ventricles. Can be life-threatening if sustained...
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