Amiodarone side effects elderly

Generic: amiodarone 
Brand name Pacerone
Class of drug: Group III antiarrhythmics

Amiodarone side effects elderly comprise hypersensitivity pneumonitis and interstitial pneumonitis and pulmonary toxicity as well as hypotension, pulmonary alveolitis corneal deposits. Ataxia, blurred vision, diminished vision acuity, skin reactions symptoms and signs of digestion peripheral neuropathy and photophobia phototoxicity, skin photosensitivity visible halos around light sources, and xerophthalmia. Other possible side effects include persistent pneumonitis, ventricular tachycardia bradycardia, abnormal hepatic functions tests, nausea irregular gait patterns, asthenia constipation, and cough. They also experience dizziness and fatigue. heart block, body movements that are involuntary such as neurotoxicity, paresthesia solar dermatitis and tremor and visual disturbances blue-gray skin coloration malaise, and anorexia. ¶

Warning

The oral route (Tablet)

Amiodarone orally-dispensible tablets are designed to be used only by patients suffering from life-threatening arrhythmias, as the use of this medication is associated with significant toxicities. Amiodarone can cause pulmonary toxicity (hypersensitivity pneumonitis or interstitial/alveolar pneumonitis) that has resulted in clinically manifest disease at rates as high as 17% in some series of patients. Pulmonary toxicity is fatal for about 10 percent of the time.

Take a baseline chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests, including diffusion capacity, before treatment is initiated. Recheck your physical exam, history, and chest X-rays every 3 to six months. Amiodarone can trigger hepatoxicity which is potentially fatal.

Take baseline and regular liver transaminases. Stop or reduce dosage if the rise is greater than three times normal, or more than doubles for a patient who has an increased baseline. Stop the medication if the patient exhibits symptoms or signs of liver damage. Amiodarone can exacerbate arrhythmias. Start in a medical environment where continuous electrocardiograms and cardiac resuscitation are in place.

Amiodarone side effects elderly that occur require immediate medical treatment

Alongside its necessary effects, amiodarone could cause unwanted side adverse effects. While not all negative effects are likely to occur but if they do, they might require medical attention.

Consult your physician immediately in the event that any of these adverse reactions occur when you take amiodarone

More popular

• Cough
• dizziness lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• fever (slight)
• Numbness or tingling in toes or fingers
• difficult breathing
• The skin’s sensitivity to light
• The shaking or trembling of hands
• Trouble walking
• strange and uncontrolled movements of the body
• infirmity of the legs or arms

Less popular

• Blue-gray coloration of the skin on the neck, face, and arms
• blurred vision or blue-green halos visible in the vicinity of objects
• The coldness
• dry eyes
• dry, puffy skin
• rapid and an irregular heartbeat
• Nervousness
• Swelling and pain in the scrotum
• The eyes are sensitive to light
• The sensitivity to the effects of heat
• Slow heartbeat
• sweating
• swelling of the lower or feet
• Trouble sleep
• Unusual fatigue
• weight loss or gain

Rare

• Skin the rash
• Skin or eyes with yellow eyes

The exact cause is not known.

• Agitation
• leg, back, or stomach discomforts
• bleeding gums
• Peeling, blistering or peeling or
• Bloating
• Blood in the urine
• black, bloody, or tarry stool
• blue lips, fingernails, or skin
• Double or blurred vision
• chest pain
• chills
• Stools made of clay
• confusion
• Uncertainty about the exact time, location, or the individual
• Sucking up blood or coughing
• skin cracks
• Dark urine that is dark
• reduced awareness or sensitivity
• lower output of urine
• depression
• diarrhea
• breath is difficult or labored.
• Urination problems that are difficult to control
• Dry cough
• eye pain
• rapid heartbeat
• general body swelling
• high fever
• having false beliefs that can’t be altered by factual evidence
• hostility
• inability to get or maintain an inability to have or keep an
• indigestion
• Slow or irregular breathing or even shallow breathing
• irritability
• Itching
• Muscle or joint discomfort
• Large, hive-like swellings on the eyelids, face mouth, lips and throat, hands feet, legs, or the genitals
• lack of sexual capability motivation, desire or loss of sexual ability, desire, drive or
• loss of consciousness
• loss of body heat
• Side or lower back discomfort
• mood, mental state, or mood change
• muscles cramps, spasms muscle pain, twitching, or stiffness
• No breath
• loud breathing
• nosebleeds
• discomfort in the abdomen or groin or the scrotum
• burning or pain when you urinate
• discomforts in the stomach abdominal, side or stomach and possibly radiating towards the back
• pale skin
• Red spots that are specific on the skin
• rapid weight gain
• Lesions of the skin that are red, typically with a purple central
• Red, irritated eyes
• red, swollen skin
• The skin is scaly
• being able to hear, see or sense things that aren’t present
• seizures
• serious headache
• extreme sleepiness
• Sneezing
• the sore throat
• ulcers, sores, or spots of white on lips or inside the mouth
• stomach pain
• swelling of the ankles, face, or hands
• Scrotum swelling
• swollen or painful glands
• Tightness in the chest
• Troubled breathing
• Bad breath smell
• unusual bleeding or unusual bleeding or
• Strange drowsiness, dullness, fatigue, weakness, or a feeling of being sluggish
• unexpected excitement, nervousness, or a sense of agitation
• the vomiting of blood

Not Amiodarone side effects elderly require immediate medical care

A few Amiodarone side effects are possible and don’t require medical attention. These adverse effects could be eliminated after treatment, while your body is adjusting to the medication. Additionally, your healthcare specialist may give you suggestions to reduce or eliminate certain negative side negative effects.

Talk to your doctor If any of the following adverse effects persist or are uncomfortable or if you have any questions regarding these side effects:

More commonly

• Constipation
• headache
• Loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting

Less popular

• A metallic or bitter taste
• the decline in sexual attraction
• lower sexual capacity in males
• the feeling of warmth
• facial redness the neck, arms, and face and, occasionally, the upper chest.

Managing side effects(general information)

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