Ambrisentan Tablets and Amiodarone Intravenous, Oral

• Generic Name: ambrisentan
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Letairis

Ambrisentan lowers blood pressure in your lungs, helping your heart pump blood more efficiently.

Ambrisentan is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults. It improves your ability to exercise and prevents your condition from getting worse. Ambrisentan is sometimes used with a medicine called tadalafil (Adcirca).

For women, ambrisentan is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program. You must be registered in the program and sign agreements to use birth control and undergo pregnancy and blood testing.

Ambrisentan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: amiodarone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pacerone, Cordarone, Nexterone

Amiodarone is used to treat life-threatening heart rhythm problems called ventricular arrhythmias. Amiodarone is used in patients who have already been treated with other medicines that did not work well.

Amiodarone belongs to the group of medicines known as antiarrhythmics. It works directly on the heart tissue and will slow the nerve impulses in the heart. This helps keep your heart rhythm normal.

Amiodarone is available only with your doctor's prescription.