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drug_recall amiodaroneAn Amiodarone lawsuit is the legal option available to individuals who have suffered injuries as a result of taking Amiodarone. In an Amiodarone lawsuit, injured victims can seek compensation for related medical expenses, loss of income or earning potential, and pain and suffering. An Amiodarone lawsuit may be the appropriate legal recourse for people who have suffered damages as a result of an Amiodarone overdose, adverse side effects, and other related injuries.
Amiodarone is a benzofluran prescription drug used to treat atrial and ventricular cardiac arrhythmias. This heart medication was approved in the United States in 1986. Amiodarone is considered one of the most effective anti-arrhythmia medications available, but its use is associated with a high occurrence of side effects.
This high incidence of side effects from Amiodarone is compounded by the fact that this medication has a very long half life. A half life determines how long a drug takes to be broken down in the body. Amiodarone''s half life is about 100 days. This means that the drug stays active in the body for months after discontinued use. If adverse side effects are experienced when taking this medication, these symptoms may linger for a considerable amount of time even after treatment has stopped. Patients may experience the effects of Amiodarone up to six months after treatment has been terminated.
There are a number of adverse side effects that may occur as a result of taking Amiodarone which may constitute an Amiodarone lawsuit. In the early phase of treatment the most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, anorexia, dizziness, and fatigue. Pulmonary toxicity is one of the most dangerous side effects associated with taking Amiodarone. Other serious side effects may include: lung problems, liver problems, the worsening of heart problems, thyroid problems, visual disturbances, skin discoloration, birth defects, tremors, fainting, and adverse neurological problems.
Drug interactions are also a complication that can be made worse as a result of Amiodarone''s long half life. If a patient begins a new medication that interacts negatively with Amiodarone even months after treatment of Amiodarone has stopped, they may still experience adverse health problems that occur as a result of this drug interaction. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may cause health problems in patients who are taking, or have recently taken, Amiodarone. The following drugs also have the potential to cause harm to a patient who is taking Amiodarone: Warfarin (an anticoagulant), Digoxin (a cardiac glycoside), beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, St. John''s wart (an herbal supplement), and a number of other drugs.
Before taking any medication, it is important to speak to your doctor about all current and recent medications that you may be using. If you experience any adverse health problem while taking Amiodarone, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible. If you have been injured as a result of taking Amiodarone, you may be eligible to seek compensation for your injuries, through an Amiodarone lawsuit.
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