can amiodarone cause syncope
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Amiodarone-Induced Thyroid Dysfunction Amiodarone is a widely used antiarrhythmic medication that can cause thyrotoxicosis and hypothyroidism. The authors present a case study, review the thyroid dysfunctions that may occur with the use of amiodarone, and describe the nursing responsibilities in caring for patients with these dysfunctions.
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Amiodarone Acute-onset (days to weeks) pulmonary injury reported in patients treated with IV amiodarone; findings have included pulmonary infiltrates and masses on X-ray, bronchospasm, wheezing, fever, dyspnea, cough, hemoptysis, and hypoxia; some cases have progressed to respiratory failure or death.
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Syncope In stratifying the etiology of syncope, prospective studies have found that neurally mediated causes account for the largest percentage of events (38%-56%). Cardiovascular causes, separated into cardiac causes (11%-23%) and postural hypotension (2%-24%), account for a smaller percentage of cases.
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The Implantable Loop Recorder: Current Uses, Future Directions KEYWORDS. implantable loop recorder, syncope, bradycardia, asystole, tachycardia. Dr Grubb has served as the consultant for Medtronic. All other authors report no conflict of interest for the published content. Manuscript received December 31, 2010, final version accepted January 24, 2011.
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Amiodarone Amiodarone is a prescription medication used to treat adults with life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm known medically as ventricular arrhythmia. It is used when other medications fail to work. Amiodarone belongs to a group of drugs called antiarrhythmic drugs.It affects the potassium level in the heart muscle which helps the heart resist irregular electrical signals. This medication comes in tablet form and is taken once or twice daily.ee Drug Precautions. Some other serious side effects of amiodarone include: 1  thyroid problems. 2  Amiodarone can cause thyroid problems, including low thyroid function or overactive thyroid function. 3  Your doctor may arrange regular blood tests to check your thyroid function during treatment with amiodarone.
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- 2) Orthostatic Hypotension 5-29 % of all causes syncope. Aging changes in physiology that predispose to orthostatic hypotension: - decrease in B-adrenergic responsivenss. - decrease in baroreflex: (which should increase heart rate and vasoconstrict)
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- Problems with the blood vessels of the brain may cause syncope. A rapid drop in blood pressure may cause syncope. This can happen after a body position change such as moving from a lying position to a sitting or standing position. Reflexive reaction is a nervous system response that causes syncope. It can happen when you urinate or strain hard during bowel movements.
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What Is Amiodarone (Cordarone)? When you first start taking amiodarone, your doctor may put you on a higher dose (ranging from 800 to 1600 mg per day) for one to three weeks until your body starts to respond to the drug. Then, your dose may be decreased (ranging from 400 mg to 600 mg per day).miodarone may also be prescribed off-label for children to help treat irregular heartbeat. Amiodarone belongs to group of drugs known as anti-arrhythmics. There are four major classes of anti-arrhythmics, and amiodarone belongs to Class III.
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Thyroid Dysfunction Induced by Amiodarone Therapy Amiodarone is a potent antiarrhythmic drug that is used to treat ventricular and supraventricular tachyarrhythmias. It is a benzofuran-derived, iodine-rich compound with some structural similarity to thyroxine (T4). Amiodarone contains approximately 37% iodine by weight. Each 200-mg tablet is estimated to contain about 75 mg of organic iodide, 8-17% of which is released as free iodide.
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Amiodarone: Guidelines for Use and Monitoring The major metabolite of amiodarone is desethylamiodarone (DEA), which is known to have antiarrhythmic properties. Grapefruit juice can inhibit amiodarone metabolism and lead to elevated drug levels,3 but the impact of this interaction on the long-term efficacy and toxicity of amiodarone is not known. The elimination half-life of amiodarone is highly variable and unusually long, averaging about 58 days.
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Thyroid Dysfunction Induced by Amiodarone Therapy Thyroid abnormalities have been noted in up to 14-18% of patients receiving long-term amiodarone therapy. However, a meta-analysis suggested that with the lower doses of amiodarone (150-330 mg) incidence of thyroid dysfunction is 3.7%.
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Amiodarone for irregular heartbeats Cordarone X Amiodarone is used to treat irregular heartbeats. Treatment with it will be started by a heart specialist. It is very important that you take amiodarone exactly as your doctor tells you to. You will be started on a high dose, for one week only. Your dose will then be reduced over the following two weeks to a maintenance dose.
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Amiodarone: Guidelines for Use and Monitoring Bradycardia and heart block occur in 1 to 3 percent of patients receiving amiodarone. 2 Amiodarone-induced proarrhythmia occurs at an annual rate of less than 1 percent.
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Severe amiodarone induced pulmonary toxicity A known complication of Amiodarone therapy is Amiodarone induced Pulmonary Toxicity (APT). Several features of this adverse effect make it difficult to diagnosis and treat. The case of a 63-year-old male with classic radiographic and histologic findings of APT is discussed.
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- All drugs have side effects and should be taken only after weighing the risks. Some are more dangerous than others. Under the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act), all reports for the drug Amiodarone (also called Cordarone or Pacerone) were obtained for the last 5 years. The FDA Medwatch Program is a voluntary reporting system. Physicians file the majority of reports.
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- The most common adverse reactions (1-2 percent) leading to discontinuation of intravenous amiodarone therapy are hypotension, asystole/cardiac arrest/pulseless electrical activity, ventricular tachycardia (VT), and cardiogenic shock.
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Overview Vasovagal syncope (vay-zoh-VAY-gul SING-kuh-pee) occurs when you faint because your body overreacts to certain triggers, such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress. It may also be called neurocardiogenic syncope. The vasovagal syncope trigger causes your heart rate and blood pressure to drop suddenly. That leads to reduced blood flow to your brain, causing you to briefly lose consciousness. Vasovagal syncope is usually harmless and requires no treatment.
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- Before using amiodarone, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).
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Amiodarone for irregular heartbeats Cordarone X For these reasons, before you start taking amiodarone it is important that your doctor knows: 1  If you have any heart problems other than your abnormal heart rhythm. In particular, you should let your doctor know if you have been diagnosed with heart failure. 2  If you have problems with your thyroid.
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- Types of syncope. Cardiac-heart block, decreased cardiac output, MI, prolonged QT, WPW, Bradycardia, tachycardia, Mitral stenosis Cerebrovascular-Vasodespressor-vasovagal, neurocardiogenic, valsalva Orthostatic-postural, antihypertensive drugs, hypovolemia, idiopathic.
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diltiazem This medicine can cause dangerous side effects on your liver or your lungs. Call your doctor at once if you have: chest pain, trouble breathing, upper stomach pain, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), or if you cough up blood. Do not use amiodarone without telling your doctor if you are pregnant.
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- Other medications can affect the removal of amiodarone from your body, which may affect how amiodarone works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as itraconazole), cimetidine, cobicistat, protease inhibitors (such as fosamprenavir, indinavir), rifamycins (such as rifampin), St. John's wort, among others.
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Vasovagal Syncope or Neurocardiogenic NCS Neurocardiogenic syncope is caused by a drop in blood pressure, quickly followed by faster then slower heart rate resulting in poor blood and oxygen flow to the brain which results in temporary loss of consciousness. Neurocardiogenic syncope (NCS) is also referred to as vasovagal syncope or neurally mediated syncope. It is also called fainting.