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Amiodarone Alternatives Compared

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Amiodarone should ONLY be used in the treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias that have not responded to other treatments. Amiodarone does not appear to increase life expectancy and can... View more

Propranolol is mainly used for blood pressure and angina control; however, it also has a role in migraine prevention and the treatment of essential tremor. Propranolol may cause vivid dreams and is... View more

Verapamil can help regulate the heart rate and lower blood pressure and is used to treat certain heart conditions. Constipation is the most common side effect of verapamil and it may interact with a... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: hypersensitivity pneumonitis, interstitial pneumonitis, pulmonary toxicity, pulmonary alveolitis, hypotension, corneal deposits, ataxia, blurred vision, decreased visual acuity, dermatological reaction, gastrointestinal signs and symptoms, peripheral neuropathy, photophobia, phototoxicity, skin photosensitivity, visual halos around lights, xerophthalmia.

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See the full propranolol side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: sinus bradycardia.

See the full verapamil side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 each
Dosage 200 mg
Per Unit* $0.27 - $1.20
Cost* $27.36 - $119.86

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Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $0.56
Cost* $5.56

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Quantity 2 mL
Dosage 2.5 mg/mL
Per Unit* $9.13
Cost* $18.25

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release

Brand Names
Nexterone, Pacerone Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL Calan, Calan SR, Isoptin SR, Verelan, Verelan PM

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

240 hours

6.4 hours

12 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (4)

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 646 drugs are known to interact with amiodarone:

  • 287 major drug interactions (954 brand and generic names)
  • 330 moderate drug interactions (1300 brand and generic names)
  • 29 minor drug interactions (81 brand and generic names)

A total of 517 drugs are known to interact with propranolol:

  • 39 major drug interactions (194 brand and generic names)
  • 432 moderate drug interactions (2809 brand and generic names)
  • 46 minor drug interactions (592 brand and generic names)

A total of 552 drugs are known to interact with verapamil:

  • 100 major drug interactions (295 brand and generic names)
  • 410 moderate drug interactions (2541 brand and generic names)
  • 42 minor drug interactions (132 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Amiodarone may be taken with or without food but should be taken at the same way each time. You... View more
  • Food can enhance the levels of propranolol in your body. You shoud take propranolol at the same... View more
  • You may take verapamil with or without food, but take it the same way every time. You should avoid... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using verapamil together with alcohol. Verapamil may increase the blood... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 24, 1985

November 13, 1967

March 08, 1982

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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