Amiodarone Intravenous, Oral and Sipuleucel-T

• 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: sipuleucel-T
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Provenge

Sipuleucel-T contains a protein that stimulates the body's immune system to help it respond against certain cancer cells.

Sipuleucel-T is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men.

Sipuleucel-T is mixed with certain immune cells drawn from your own blood, and the mixture is later injected into your body. This type of treatment is called autologous (ah-TAL-oh-gus) immunotherapy.

Sipuleucel-T is usually given after surgery or other medications have been tried without successful treatment.

Sipuleucel-T may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.