Amiodarone Tablets and Ketek

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Talk to your doctor before using amiodarone together with telithromycin. Combining these drugs can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats during treatment with these drugs, whether together or alone. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

GENERALLY AVOID: Telithromycin has the potential to prolong the QT interval of the electrocardiogram in some patients. Theoretically, coadministration with other agents that can prolong the QT interval may result in elevated risk of ventricular arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia and torsade de pointes, because of additive arrhythmogenic potential related to their effects on cardiac conduction.

MANAGEMENT: Telithromycin should be avoided in patients treated with class IA (e.g., disopyramide, quinidine, procainamide) or class III (e.g., amiodarone, dofetilide, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents.

Amiodarone Tablets

Generic Name: amiodarone

Brand name: Pacerone, Cordarone, Nexterone

Synonyms: Amiodarone

What is Amiodarone Tablets?

Ketek

Generic Name: telithromycin

Brand name: Ketek

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Ketek?