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Cordarone 100 MG Tablet

Manufacturer :  Sanofi India Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Apomorphine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Cordarone 100 MG Tablet

Cordarone 100 MG Tablet is a medication that helps in treating erectile dysfunction. It also helps in curing muscle stiffness, loss of muscle control in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. Sometimes this medication is also used for purposes that are not listed in this medication guide.

It is advised to tell your doctor about your medical history and what other medicines you are consuming while you are on this drug. Stop consuming Cordarone 100 MG Tablet immediately if you are allergic to it.

This drug is drug by moistening the mouth with water and placing the tablet under the tongue 15-25 minutes prior to anticipated intercourse and allowing the tablet to dissolve under the tongue. If any part of the tablet is still remaining after 20 minutes, it can then be swallowed. Now, the intercourse can proceed when ready.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet

    • Erectile Dysfunction

    • Muscle Stiffness

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet ?

    • Hypersensitivity

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      It may differ from person to person. You should consult about it with the doctor to get the suitable dosage prescriptions.

    • What is the onset of action?

      It is yet to be estimated.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Studies in pregnant animals have not been conducted. The effects on the fetus of a drug-exposed male are unknown. Thus, women who are pregnant must consult a doctor before consuming this drug.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Studies in pregnant animals have not been conducted. The effects on the fetus of a drug-exposed male are unknown. Lactating mothers are advised to take medical help before consuming this medication.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      It is advisable that you do not indulge in driving while on this medication since there is a possibility of you experiencing drowsy or calm and thus affecting your driving skills.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      No relevant information is available.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Half-life and plasma levels are increased with hepatic impairment; use Cordarone 100 MG Tablet in patients with severe hepatic impairment only if benefits outweigh the risk. Begin with 2 mg/dose; any dosage increases should be made with caution

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Avoid excessive alcohol consumption; alcohol affects sexual performance and may increase side effects.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Cordarone 100 MG Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Cordarone 100 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      It is advisable that you do not miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      In case of an overdose, you may experience side effects like restlessness, anxiety, confusion, or dizziness. In such cases, make sure that you consult a doctor with immediate effect.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

    Where is the Cordarone 100 MG Tablet approved?

    • India

    • United States

    • Japan

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Centrally acting dopaminergic agonist (D1 and D2 receptors); initiates erection and enhances pro-erectile stimuli. It improves central neural signaling to initiate penile vascular response.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Moderate alcohol ingestion (0.3 g/kg) had little effect on the bioavailability of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet or the blood pressure of patients using higher than normal doses of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet. Larger amounts of alcohol (0.6 g/kg) lead to increased dizziness, hypotension, nausea and pallor. The bioavailability of ethanol is decreased by Cordarone 100 MG Tablet.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        • Patients with cardiovascular disease, taking nitrates in addition to other cardiovascular medications, have experienced vasovagal symptoms and significant decreases in blood pressure when using higher than normal doses of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet.
        • This drug interacts with amphetamine/dextroamphetamine, zolpidem, amoxicillin, rasagiline, chlorpromazine, entacapone, pramipexole, pramipexole, etc.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Patients suffering from liver or kidney related diseases must not consume this medication without consulting it first with a doctor, as it can cause some serious side effects.
      • Interaction with Food

        Information not available.

      FAQs about Cordarone 100 MG Tablet

      • Ques : How does Cordarone 100 MG Tablet affect patients suffering from Serotonin Syndrome?

        Ans : Cordarone 100 MG Tablet should be used with care for patients suffering from Serotonin syndrome, or are taking treatment of Serotonin Syndrome as it may increase its symptoms or cause Serotonin Syndrome. Therefore, it is advised to discuss risks and notify the doctor of your medical history.

      • Ques : Is it safe to take Cordarone 100 MG Tablet concomitantly?

        Ans : Cordarone 100 MG Tablet is not safe to be used concomitantly as it increases the risk of loss of consciousness and lightheadedness.

      • Ques : What is the therapeutic index of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Cordarone 100 MG Tablet has a wide therapeutic index, which means Cordarone 100 MG Tablet will require a high amount of administration for it to be considered toxic and overdosed.

      • Ques : How is Cordarone 100 MG Tablet eliminated?

        Ans : There is no specific data regarding the route of elimination of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet. However, a study in rats suggests that it is eliminated via the urine.

      • Ques : What is the half-life of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet?

        Ans : For a 15mg dosage of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet, its half-life is 1.7h. And the elimination half-life of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet is 50 minutes.

      • Ques : What are the symptoms of toxicity of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Patients may suffer from hypotension, loss of consciousness, and nausea in case of toxicity of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet.

      • Ques : What are the storage and disposal instructions of Cordarone 100 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Cordarone 100 MG Tablet should be stored at room temperature away in darkness in its original packaging.

      References

      • Amiodarone-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 28 May 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/amiodarone

      • Amiodarone-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 28 May 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01118

      • AMIODARONE Tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 28 May 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=AMIODARONE

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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