Cordarone IV and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Cordarone IV (amiodarone).
Amiodarone Food
Major Food Interaction
Amiodarone may be taken with or without food but should be taken at the same way each time. You should avoid consuming grapefruits and grapefruit juice while taking amiodarone. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor. Grapefruit can raise the levels of amiodarone in your body and lead to dangerous side effects. This can affect the rhythm of your heart. Call your doctor if you have symptoms of irregular heartbeat, chest tightness, blurred vision or nausea.
Cordarone IV drug interactions
There are 713 drug interactions with Cordarone IV (amiodarone).
Cordarone IV disease interactions
There are 10 disease interactions with Cordarone IV (amiodarone) which include:
- dialysis
- pulmonary dysfunction
- sinus node dysfunction
- visual impairment
- cardiovascular dysfunction
- QT prolongation
- hepatic impairment
- neurologic dysfunction
- thyroid dysfunction
- electrolyte imbalance
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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