Amiodarone Intravenous and Corifact

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

Amiodarone injection is used to correct 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.

Amiodarone injection 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 the heart rhythm normal.

Amiodarone is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: factor XIII
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Corifact, Tretten

Corifact (factor XIII) is used to prevent bleeding episodes in people with a hereditary bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of Factor XIII.

Factor XIII (thirteen) is a naturally occurring protein in the blood that helps blood to clot. A lack of clotting factors can cause uncontrolled bleeding, as the blood is unable to clot properly. This medicine works by temporarily raising levels of these factor XIII in the blood to aid in clotting.

Corifact will not treat a bleeding episode that has already begun.

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