Amiodarone Intravenous and Eptifibatide Intravenous

• 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: eptifibatide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Integrilin

Eptifibatide injection is used to prevent blood clots from forming in the arteries of the heart after certain types of chest pain and heart attacks. It may also be used in patients who are having certain heart and blood vessel procedures, such as coronary angioplasty.

Eptifibatide is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.