Amiodarone Intravenous, Oral and PhosLo Gelcap

• 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.

• Generic Name: calcium acetate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Calphron, Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra, PhosLo

Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body.

PhosLo Gelcap is used to control phosphate levels to keep them from getting too high in people with kidney failure.

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