Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
injectable solution
- 50mg/mL
- 150mg/100mL (Nexterone)
- 360mg/200mL (Nexterone)
tablet
- 100mg
- 200mg
- 400mg
Stable Monomorphic or Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (Off-label)
150 mg IV bolus in 10 minutes; may repeat q10min as necessary, THEN
1 mg/min IV for 6 hours, THEN
0.5 mg/min IV for 18 hours; not to exceed 2.2 g/24hr
For breakthrough episodes of VF or hemodynamically unstable VT , repeat the initial load
Dosing considerations
- Initiate in hospital with experienced personnel
ACLS, Pulseless Ventricular Fibrillation/Ventricular Tachycardia (Off-label)
300 mg IV or intraosseous push after dose epinephrine if no initial response to defibrillation
May follow initial dose with 150 mg IV q3-5min
Dosing considerations
- Rapid IV push if pulseless/no BP
Ventricular Arrhythmias
PO
- Load: 800-1600 mg PO qDay for 1-3 weeks until response; once adequate arrhythmia control achieved, reduce dose to 600-800 mg/day for 1 mo; THEN reduce to maintenance dose
- Maintenance dose: 400 mg PO qDay
IV
- 150 mg over first 10 min (15mg/min), followed by 360 mg over next 6 hr (1 mg/min), THEN 540 mg over remaining 18 hr (0.5 mg/min), for a total of 1000 mg over 24 hr before administering maintenance infusion
- Maintenance: 0.5 mg/min for a total 720 mg/24hr at a concentration of 1-6 mg/mL (360 mg/200mL), or 1.8 mg/mL Nexterone at rate of 278 mL/min
- Duration of therapy: May continue to administer 0.5 mg/min for 2-3 weeks regardless of patient's age, renal function or ventricular function
Dosing considerations
Conventional IV preparation contains polysorbate 80 and benzyl alcohol
Newer IV formulation (Nexterone) does not contain polysorbate 80 or benzyl alcohol
Conversion to oral amiodarone after IV administration
<1 week IV infusion: 800-1600 mg/day
1-3 week IV infusion: 600-800 mg/day
>3 week IV infusion: 400 mg/day
Dosage Forms & Strengths
injectable solution
- 50mg/mL
- 150mg/100mL (Nexterone)
- 360mg/200mL (Nexterone)
tablet
- 100mg
- 200mg
- 400mg
Drug Resistant Refractory Cardiac Arrhythmias (Off-label)
PO
- Age <1 year: 600-800 mg/1.73 m² q24hr or divided q12hr; continue therapy for 4-14 days and/or until adequate control achieved; if initial treatment effective, decrease dosage to 200-400 mg/1.73 m² q24hr or divided q12hr
- Age >1 year: Until adequate control, 10-15 mg/kg/day PO qDay or divided q12hr; if effective, reduce to 5 mg/kg/day PO qDay or divided q12hr
IV
- Loading dose (limited data): 5 mg/kg IV over 30-60 min
- Maintenance dose: 0.005 mg/kg/min IV infusion; may increase to 20 mcg/kg/min per 24 hr; consider converting to oral therapy within 24-48 hr
Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia or Ventricular Fibrillation (PALS dosing) (Off-label)
5 mg/kg IV/IO rapid bolus; not to exceed 300 mg/dose; may repeat twice to maximum 15 mg/kg during acute treatment
Supraventricular Tachycardia (Off-label)
Infants/children/adolescents: 5 mg/kg IV over 1 hr initially; follow with 5 mg/kg/day for 47 hr
Maintenance: 10-20 mg/kg/day for 7-10 days; follow with 3-20 mg/kg/day
Dosing Considerations
In a pediatric trial of 61 patients, aged 30 days to 15 years, hypotension (36%), bradycardia (20%), and atrioventricular block (15%) were common dose-related adverse events and were severe or life-threatening in some cases
Injection site reactions were seen in 5 (25%) of the 20 patients receiving amiodarone HCI injection through a peripheral vein, irrespective of dose regimen
Conventional IV amiodarone contains the preservative benzyl alcohol; there have been reports of fatal “gasping syndrome” in neonates (children aged less than 1 month) following the administration of IV solutions containing the preservative benzyl alcohol
Newer IV formulation (Nexterone) does not contain polysorbate 80 or benzyl alcohol
Recommended to start dosing at the lower end of the dosing range because elderly may be predisposed to toxicity
Interactions
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Contraindicated (27)
- dofetilide
amiodarone, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive cardiac effects.
- dronedarone
amiodarone and dronedarone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- droperidol
amiodarone and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- eliglustat
amiodarone increases levels of eliglustat by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated. If coadministered with strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors, reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive and intermediate metabolizers; eliglustat is contraindiated if strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors are given concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors.
- fingolimod
fingolimod increases effects of amiodarone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Due to increased risk of bradycardia, AV block, and torsade de pointes, concomitant use is contraindicated.
- flibanserin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of flibanserin with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated. Severe hypotension or syncope can occur.
- goserelin
goserelin increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- histrelin
histrelin increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- ibutilide
amiodarone and ibutilide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated. Class III antiarrhythmics should not be given concomitantly or within 4 hr post infusion of ibutilide because of protential for prolonged refractoriness
- indinavir
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of indinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.
- lefamulin
lefamulin will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lefamulin is contraindicated with CYP3A substrates know to prolong the QT interval.
- leuprolide
leuprolide increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- lomitapide
amiodarone increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Increases lomitapide levels several folds.
- lonafarnib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lonafarnib is a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated.
- lopinavir
lopinavir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
- nelfinavir
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of nelfinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.
- nirmatrelvir
nirmatrelvir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which elevated concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening reactions.
- nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which elevated concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening reactions.
- pentamidine
amiodarone and pentamidine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- pimozide
amiodarone and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- procainamide
amiodarone and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- ritonavir
ritonavir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ritonavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.
ritonavir increases levels of amiodarone by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. - saquinavir
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of saquinavir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.
- thioridazine
thioridazine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- tipranavir
tipranavir increases levels of amiodarone by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.
- triptorelin
triptorelin increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- ziprasidone
amiodarone and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
Serious - Use Alternative (207)
- adagrasib
adagrasib, amiodarone. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.
- afatinib
amiodarone increases levels of afatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce afatinib daily dose by 10 mg if not tolerated when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.
- agalsidase alfa
amiodarone decreases effects of agalsidase alfa by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.
- agalsidase beta
amiodarone decreases effects of agalsidase beta by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.
- alfuzosin
alfuzosin and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- aminolevulinic acid oral
aminolevulinic acid oral, amiodarone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid administering other phototoxic drugs with aminolevulinic acid oral for 24 hr during perioperative period.
- aminolevulinic acid topical
amiodarone, aminolevulinic acid topical. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.
- amisulpride
amiodarone and amisulpride both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.
- amitriptyline
amitriptyline and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- amoxapine
amoxapine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- anagrelide
anagrelide and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- apalutamide
apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP2C19 inducer, with drugs that are CYP2C19 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered.
apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed. - apomorphine
apomorphine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- aripiprazole
aripiprazole and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- arsenic trioxide
amiodarone and arsenic trioxide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- artemether
artemether and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- artemether/lumefantrine
amiodarone and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- asenapine
asenapine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- asenapine transdermal
asenapine transdermal and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- atazanavir
atazanavir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- atomoxetine
atomoxetine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- avapritinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of avapritinib with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. If unable to avoid, reduce avapritinib starting dose. See drug monograph Dosage Modifications.
- axitinib
amiodarone increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, monitor closely and reduce dose if necessary .
- bosutinib
amiodarone increases levels of bosutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
amiodarone increases levels of bosutinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - buprenorphine
buprenorphine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine buccal
buprenorphine buccal and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine subdermal implant
buprenorphine subdermal implant and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine transdermal
buprenorphine transdermal and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- buprenorphine, long-acting injection
buprenorphine, long-acting injection and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- carbamazepine
carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ceritinib
ceritinib and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
ceritinib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - chloroquine
chloroquine increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- chlorpromazine
chlorpromazine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- cimetidine
cimetidine will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- clarithromycin
clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May result in prolongation of QT interval
amiodarone and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - clomipramine
clomipramine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- clozapine
clozapine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- cobimetinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of cobimetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concurrent short term (14 days or less) use of moderate CYP3A inhibitors is unavoidable for patients who are taking cobimetinib 60 mg, reduce the cobimetinib dose to 20 mg. After discontinuation of a moderate CYP3A inhibitor, resume cobimetinib 60 mg. Use an alternative to a moderate CYP3A inhibitor in patients who are taking a reduced dose of cobimetinib (40 or 20 mg daily).
- colchicine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of colchicine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of colchicine with P-gp inhibitors. If coadministration is necessary, decrease colchicine dose or frequency as recommended in prescribing information. Use of any colchicine product in conjunction with P-gp inhibitors is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
- crizotinib
crizotinib and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- dasatinib
amiodarone and dasatinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- degarelix
degarelix and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- desflurane
desflurane and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- desipramine
desipramine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- digoxin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of digoxin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Amiodarone increases PO digoxin serum concentrations by ~70% and IV digoxin by ~17%; measure digoxin levels before initiating amiodarone and reduce PO digoxin dose by 30-50%; decrease IV digoxin dose by 15-30%
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of digoxin by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Amiodarone increases PO digoxin serum concentrations by ~70% and IV digoxin by ~17%; measure digoxin levels before initiating amiodarone and reduce PO digoxin dose by 30-50%; decrease IV digoxin dose by 15-30% - disopyramide
amiodarone and disopyramide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- dofetilide
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
amiodarone and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
dofetilide increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - dolasetron
amiodarone and dolasetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- donepezil
donepezil and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- doxepin
doxepin and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- dronedarone
dronedarone will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Potential therapy duplication.
- edoxaban
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of edoxaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dose adjustment may be required with strong P-gp inhibitors. DVT/PE treatment: Decrease dose to 30 mg PO once daily. NVAF: No dose reduction recommended
- efavirenz
efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
efavirenz and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - elacestrant
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of elacestrant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- eliglustat
amiodarone increases levels of eliglustat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors are not recommended with eliglustat poor or intermediate metabolizers; reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive metabolizers .
eliglustat and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - encorafenib
encorafenib and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Encorafenib is associated with dose-dependent QTc interval prolongation. Avoid with drugs known to prolong QT interval.
- entrectinib
amiodarone and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of entrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with entrectinib, a CYP3A4 substrate. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce dose to 200 mg/day for patients aged 12 y or older with BSA >1.50m2. Resume previous entrectinib dose after discontinuing moderate CYP3A inhibitor for 3-5 elimination half-lives. - enzalutamide
enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- epinephrine
epinephrine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- epinephrine racemic
epinephrine racemic and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- erdafitinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with strong CYP2C9 inhibitors, monitor closely for adverse reactions and consider decreasing dose accordingly. If strong CYP2C9 inhibitor is discontinued, consider increasing erdafitinib dose in the absence of any drug-related toxicities.
erdafitinib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, separate administration by at least 6 hr before or after administration of P-gp substrates with narrow therapeutic index. - eribulin
eribulin and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for enhanced QTc-prolonging effects; if concurrent use is necessary then ECG monitoring is recommended.
- erythromycin base
erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
amiodarone and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - erythromycin ethylsuccinate
erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
amiodarone and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - erythromycin lactobionate
erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
amiodarone and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - erythromycin stearate
erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
amiodarone and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - escitalopram
escitalopram increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- etrasimod
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of etrasimod by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased exposure of etrasimod observed when coadministered with a drug that is a moderate-to-strong inhibitor of both CYP2C9 and CYP3A4.
- etravirine
etravirine will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- everolimus
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of everolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Contraindicated.
- fedratinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fedratinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fedratinib (a CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 substrate) with dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitor. Effect of coadministration of a dual CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitor with fedratinib has not been studied.
- fentanyl
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fentanyl by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.
- fentanyl intranasal
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fentanyl intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.
- fentanyl transdermal
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fentanyl transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.
- fentanyl transmucosal
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fentanyl transmucosal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of CYP3A4 inhibitors with fentanyl is necessary, monitor patients for respiratory depression and sedation at frequent intervals and consider fentanyl dose adjustments until stable drug effects are achieved.
- fexinidazole
fexinidazole and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels and/or prolong QT interval.
fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates. - fingolimod
fingolimod and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.
- fluconazole
fluconazole will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration can cause additive effects on QT prolongation.
amiodarone and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - fluoxetine
amiodarone and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- fluphenazine
fluphenazine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- fosamprenavir
fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- foscarnet
amiodarone and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- gadobenate
gadobenate and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- gemifloxacin
gemifloxacin and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- gilteritinib
gilteritinib and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- glasdegib
amiodarone and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
- granisetron
granisetron and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- haloperidol
amiodarone and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- hydroxychloroquine sulfate
hydroxychloroquine sulfate and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- hydroxyzine
hydroxyzine increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.
- idelalisib
idelalisib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates
- iloperidone
amiodarone and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- imipramine
imipramine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- indapamide
amiodarone and indapamide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- indinavir
indinavir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- infigratinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of infigratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- inotuzumab
inotuzumab and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.
- isoflurane
isoflurane and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- itraconazole
itraconazole will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
amiodarone and itraconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of amiodarone and a QT prolonging agent may result in additive effects on the QT interval and increase risk of torsades de pointes. - ivabradine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ivabradine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of ivabradine with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- ivosidenib
ivosidenib and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs. - ketoconazole
ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
amiodarone and ketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - lapatinib
amiodarone and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lasmiditan
lasmiditan increases effects of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lemborexant
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lemborexant with moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors.
- levofloxacin
amiodarone and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- levoketoconazole
levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
amiodarone and levoketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - lithium
lithium and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lofepramine
lofepramine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lovastatin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of lovastatin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not exceed 40 mg of lovastatin
- lumefantrine
amiodarone and lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lurbinectedin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of lurbinectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- macimorelin
macimorelin and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.
- maprotiline
maprotiline and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- mefloquine
mefloquine increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Mefloquine may enhance the QTc prolonging effect of high risk QTc prolonging agents.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of mefloquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - methadone
amiodarone and methadone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- methyl aminolevulinate
amiodarone, methyl aminolevulinate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.
- midazolam intranasal
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal causes higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.
- mifepristone
mifepristone will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- mirtazapine
mirtazapine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- mobocertinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of mobocertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose by ~50% (eg, 160 to 80 mg); closely monitor QTc interval.
mobocertinib will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently - moxifloxacin
amiodarone and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- naloxegol
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of naloxegol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministation of naloxegol with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce naloxegol dose to 12.5 mg qDay
- nefazodone
nefazodone will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- nelfinavir
nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
nelfinavir increases levels of amiodarone by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. - neratinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of neratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of neratinib with strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- nilotinib
nilotinib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive QT prolongation may occur during coadministration of nilotinib and amiodarone Coadministration of nilotinib and a drug that prolongs the QT interval is not advised
amiodarone and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - nirogacestat
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of nirogacestat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- nortriptyline
nortriptyline and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- octreotide
amiodarone and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- octreotide (Antidote)
amiodarone and octreotide (Antidote) both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ofloxacin
amiodarone and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- olanzapine
olanzapine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- olaparib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of olaparib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with moderate CYP3A inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce olaparib dose to 200 mg (capsule) or 150 mg (tablet) PO BID. Do not substitute tablets with capsules.
- omaveloxolone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of omaveloxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unavoidable, reduce omaveloxolone dose to 100 mg/day. Closely monitor for adverse effects. If adverse effects emerge, further reduce to 50 mg/day.
- ondansetron
amiodarone and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.
- oxaliplatin
oxaliplatin and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- pacritinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of pacritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- paliperidone
amiodarone and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- panobinostat
amiodarone and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.
- paroxetine
amiodarone and paroxetine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- pemigatinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of pemigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce pemigatinib dose (refer to drug monograph dosage modifications). After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, may resume previous pemigatinib dose.
- perphenazine
perphenazine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- pexidartinib
amiodarone and pexidartinib both increase Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pexidartinib can cause hepatotoxicity. Avoid coadministration of pexidartinib with other products know to cause hepatoxicity.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of pexidartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce pexidartinib dose (refer to drug monograph dosage modifications). After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, may resume previous pexidartinib dose. - pimavanserin
pimavanserin and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may increase the risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmia.
- pitolisant
amiodarone and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- pomalidomide
amiodarone increases levels of pomalidomide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- posaconazole
amiodarone and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- pretomanid
amiodarone, pretomanid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Pretomanid regimen associated with hepatotoxicity. Avoid alcohol and hepatotoxic agents, including herbal supplements and drugs other than bedaquiline and linezolid.
- primaquine
primaquine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- procainamide
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of procainamide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- prochlorperazine
prochlorperazine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- promazine
promazine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- promethazine
promethazine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- protriptyline
protriptyline and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- quinidine
quinidine will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
quinidine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - quinupristin/dalfopristin
quinupristin/dalfopristin increases levels of amiodarone by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.
- ranolazine
amiodarone and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- repotrectinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of repotrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Discontinue strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors and wait 3-5 elimination half-lives before initiating repotrectinib.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of repotrectinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - ribociclib
ribociclib and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
ribociclib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - rifabutin
rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- rifampin
rifampin will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- rimegepant
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- riociguat
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of riociguat by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of riociguat (substrate of CYP isoenzymes 1A1, 2C8, 3A, 2J2) with strong CYP inhibitors may require a decreased initial dose of 0.5 mg PO TID; monitor for signs of hypotension and reduce dose if needed
- risperidone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of risperidone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. The concurrent administration of amiodarone and risperidone is not recommended due to the potential for inducing life-threatening arrhythmias. If concurrent use cannot be avoided, cautious dosing and telemetric monitoring is advised.
amiodarone and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - romidepsin
amiodarone and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- saquinavir
saquinavir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
- selinexor
selinexor, amiodarone. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.
- selumetinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of selumetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce selumetinib dosage (refer to selumetinib monograph for further information). After discontinuation of the strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor for 3 elimination half-lives, resume selumetinib dose that was taken before initiating the inhibitor.
- sertraline
sertraline and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- sevoflurane
sevoflurane and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- simvastatin
amiodarone increases toxicity of simvastatin by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not exceed simvastatin 20 mg daily when given concurrently. Potential for increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis.
- siponimod
siponimod, amiodarone. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Because of the potential additive effects on heart rate, siponimod should generally not be initiated in patients taking QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties, heart rate lowering calcium channel blockers, or other drugs that may decrease heart rate. If treatment considered, obtain cardiology consult regarding switching to non-heart-rate lowering drugs or appropriate monitoring for treatment initiation.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with drugs that cause moderate CYP2C9 AND a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibition is not recommended. Caution if siponimod coadministered with moderate CYP2C9 inhibitors alone.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor PLUS a moderate or strong CYP2C9 inhibitor is not recommended. - sofosbuvir
sofosbuvir increases toxicity of amiodarone by unknown mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Postmarketing reports describe bradycardia resulting in death or pacemaker insertion when amiodarone was coadministered with sofosbuvir in combination with another direct acting antiviral. Patients also taking beta blockers (7 of 9 of the postmarketing reports), or those with underlying cardiac comorbidities and/or advanced liver disease may be at increased risk for symptomatic bradycardia with coadministration of amiodarone. If coadministration is required, cardiac monitoring in an inpatient setting for the first 48 hr of coadministration is recommended, after which outpatient or self-monitoring of the heart rate should occur on a daily basis through at least the first 2 weeks of treatment.
- sofosbuvir/velpatasvir
sofosbuvir/velpatasvir increases toxicity of amiodarone by unknown mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Postmarketing reports describe bradycardia resulting in death or pacemaker insertion when amiodarone was coadministered with sofosbuvir in combination with another direct acting antiviral. Patients also taking beta blockers (7 of 9 of the postmarketing reports), or those with underlying cardiac comorbidities and/or advanced liver disease may be at increased risk for symptomatic bradycardia with coadministration of amiodarone. If coadministration is required, cardiac monitoring in an inpatient setting for the first 48 hr of coadministration is recommended, after which outpatient or self-monitoring of the heart rate should occur on a daily basis through at least the first 2 weeks of treatment.
- solifenacin
solifenacin and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- sorafenib
sorafenib and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- sotalol
amiodarone and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- sotorasib
sotorasib will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, refer to the prescribing information of the P-gp substrate for dosage modifications.
- St John's Wort
St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- sulfamethoxazole
amiodarone and sulfamethoxazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- sunitinib
sunitinib and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- tacrolimus
tacrolimus and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- talazoparib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of talazoparib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with certain P-gp inhibitors (ie, amiodarone, carvedilol, clarithromycin, itraconazole, verapamil) cannot be avoided, reduce talazoparib dose to 0.75 mg qDay. Once P-gp inhibitors are discontinued, increase talazoparib dose (after 3-5 half-lives of the inhibitor) to dose used prior to initiating the P-gp inhibitor(s).
- tazemetostat
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of tazemetostat with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. If coadministration is unavoidable, reduce tazemetostat current dose (see drug monograph Dosage Modifications).
- telavancin
amiodarone and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- tepotinib
tepotinib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use unavoidable, reduce the P-gp substrate dosage if recommended in its approved product labeling.
- tetrabenazine
tetrabenazine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- thioridazine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of thioridazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
amiodarone increases levels of thioridazine by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. - tipranavir
tipranavir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
- topotecan
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of topotecan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Product labeling for PO topotecan recommends avoiding concomitant use of P-gp inhibitors; the interaction with IV topotecan may be less severe but is still likely of clinical significance
- toremifene
amiodarone and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of toremifene with agents causing QT prolongation should be avoided. If concomitant use is required it's recommended that toremifene be interrupted. If interruption not possible, patients requiring therapy with a drug that prolongs QT should be closely monitored. ECGs should be obtained for high risk patients.
- trazodone
trazodone and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- trifluoperazine
trifluoperazine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- trimethoprim
amiodarone and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- trimipramine
trimipramine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- tropisetron
amiodarone and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled
amiodarone increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.
- vandetanib
amiodarone, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.
- vemurafenib
vemurafenib and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended. Amiodarone may also increase vemurafenib levels.
- venetoclax
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a moderate CYP3A inhibitor must be used, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 50%. Monitor more closely for signs of venetoclax toxicities.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a P-gp inhibitor must be used, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 50%. Monitor more closely for signs of venetoclax toxicities. - venlafaxine
amiodarone and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled
amiodarone increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.
- vilazodone
amiodarone increases levels of vilazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If intolerable adverse effects occur when coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, reduce daily dose to 20 mg.
- voriconazole
amiodarone and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- vorinostat
vorinostat and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- voxelotor
voxelotor will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.
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- acalabrutinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of acalabrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease acalabrutinib dose to 100 mg once daily if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor.
- acebutolol
amiodarone, acebutolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.
- albuterol
albuterol and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amifostine
amifostine, amiodarone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with blood pressure lowering agents may increase the risk and severity of hypotension associated with amifostine. When amifostine is used at chemotherapeutic doses, withhold blood pressure lowering medications for 24 hr prior to amifostine; if blood pressure lowering medication cannot be withheld, do not administer amifostine.
- amikacin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of amikacin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amitriptyline
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of amitriptyline by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- aprepitant
aprepitant will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- arformoterol
arformoterol and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- armodafinil
armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- artemether/lumefantrine
artemether/lumefantrine increases effects of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive QTc prolongation effects. Concomitant use of lumefantrine with other drugs that prolong the QT interval such as Class III antiarrhythmics should be avoided.
- atenolol
amiodarone, atenolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.
- atogepant
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- atomoxetine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of atomoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- atorvastatin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of atorvastatin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- avanafil
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of avanafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. CYP3A4 inhibitors may reduce avanafil clearance increasing systemic exposure to avanafil; increased levels may result in increased associated adverse events; the maximum recommended dose of STENDRA is 50 mg, not to exceed once every 24 hours for patients taking concomitant moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors
- avatrombopag
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of avatrombopag by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. When treating ITP, coadministration of avatrombopag with a moderate or strong dual CYP2C9/3A4 inhibitor requires a decreased avatrombopag starting dose. Refer to drug monograph for specific recommendations.
- azithromycin
azithromycin will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bedaquiline
amiodarone and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely
- belzutifan
belzutifan will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If unable to avoid coadministration of belzutifan with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates, consider increasing the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate dose in accordance with its prescribing information.
- benazepril
amiodarone, benazepril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of hypotension.
- benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hydromorphone (<3% of the circulating parent hydrocodone [benzhydrocodone is prodrug of hydrocodone]) is mainly formed by CYP2D6 mediated O-demethylation of hydrocodone. Hydromorphone may contribute to the total analgesic effect of hydrocodone.
- berotralstat
amiodarone increases levels of berotralstat by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduced berotralstat dose to 110 mg/day when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.
berotralstat will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor or titrate P-gp substrate dose if coadministered. - betaxolol
amiodarone, betaxolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.
- betrixaban
amiodarone increases levels of betrixaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Decrease betrixaban dose to 80 mg PO once, then 40 mg PO qDay if coadministered with a P-gp inhibitor.
- bisoprolol
amiodarone, bisoprolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.
- bosentan
bosentan will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bosutinib
bosutinib increases levels of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- brexpiprazole
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose if coadministered with a moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor PLUS a strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor PLUS a strong/moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor. - budesonide
budesonide will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of budesonide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - buprenorphine subdermal implant
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine subdermal implant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients already on buprenorphine subdermal implant who require newly-initiated treatment with CYP3A4 inhibitors for signs and symptoms of overmedication. If the dose of the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, implant removal may be necessary and the patient should then be treated with a buprenorphine dosage form that permits dose adjustments. If a CYP3A4 inhibitor is discontinued in a patient who has been stabilized on buprenorphine, monitor the patient for withdrawal.
- buprenorphine, long-acting injection
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Patients who transfer to buprenorphine long-acting injection from transmucosal buprenorphine coadministered with CYP3A4 inhibitors should be monitored to ensure buprenorphine plasma levels are adequate. Within 2 weeks, if signs and symptoms of buprenorphine toxicity or overdose occur and the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, transition the patient back to a buprenorphine formulation that permits dose adjustments.
- butabarbital
butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- butalbital
butalbital will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cabazitaxel
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of cabazitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be exercised with concomitant use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- cabozantinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of cabozantinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cannabidiol
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the cannabidiol dose when coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.
cannabidiol will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of sensitive CYP2C19 substrates, as clinically appropriate, when coadministered with cannabidiol.
cannabidiol will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by decreasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cannabidiol may potentially inhibit CYP2C8 activity. Consider reducing the dose when concomitantly using CYP2C8 substrates. - capivasertib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of capivasertib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce capivasertib dose if coadministered with moderate CYP3A inhibitors.
- captopril
amiodarone, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.
- carvedilol
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of carvedilol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of carvedilol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for signs of bradycardia or heart block when amiodarone and a beta adrenergic blocker are coadministered. Amiodarone should be used with caution in patients receiving a beta adrenergic blocker, particularly if there is suspicion of underlying dysfunction of the sinus node, such as bradycardia or sick sinus syndrome, or if there is partial AV block.
amiodarone, carvedilol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia. - celiprolol
amiodarone, celiprolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.
- cenobamate
cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.
cenobamate will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider a dose reduction of CYP2C19 substrates, as clinically appropriate, when used concomitantly with cenobamate. - ceritinib
amiodarone increases levels of ceritinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cholestyramine
cholestyramine decreases levels of amiodarone by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ciprofloxacin
ciprofloxacin and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Ciprofloxacin elicits minimal effects on QT interval. Caution if used in combination with other drugs known to affect QT interval or in patients with other risk factors.
- citalopram
amiodarone and citalopram both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.
- clomipramine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clonidine
clonidine, amiodarone. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration increases risk of bradycardia, sinus arrest, and AV block; monitor heart rate in patients on concomitant drugs that slow heart rate.
- cobicistat
cobicistat will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Clinical monitoring is recommended upon coadministration with antiarrhythmics.
- codeine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of codeine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Prevents conversion of codeine to its active metabolite morphine.
- conivaptan
conivaptan will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- conjugated estrogens
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- conjugated estrogens, vaginal
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cortisone
cortisone will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of cortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - crizotinib
crizotinib increases levels of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dose reduction may be needed for coadministered drugs that are predominantly metabolized by CYP3A. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.
amiodarone increases levels of crizotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution should be exercised with concomitant use of moderate CYP3A inhibitors. . - crofelemer
crofelemer increases levels of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.
- cyclophosphamide
amiodarone increases toxicity of cyclophosphamide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cyclosporine
cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of cyclosporine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - dabigatran
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of dabigatran by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Atrial fibrillation: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <30 mL/min. DVT/PE treatment: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <50 mL/min
- dabrafenib
dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
dabrafenib and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. - daridorexant
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of daridorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Daridorexant dose should not exceed 25 mg per night when coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- darifenacin
darifenacin will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- darunavir
darunavir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Clinical monitoring is recommended upon coadministration with antiarrhythmics.
- dasatinib
dasatinib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- daunorubicin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of daunorubicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- deferasirox
deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- deflazacort
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. - desipramine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of desipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- deutetrabenazine
amiodarone and deutetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).
- dexamethasone
dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of dexamethasone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - DHEA, herbal
DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diazepam intranasal
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may decrease rate of diazepam elimination, thereby increasing adverse reactions to diazepam.
- dienogest/estradiol valerate
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of dienogest/estradiol valerate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for potential adverse effects such as nausea, irregular uterine bleeding, breast tenderness and headache.
- diltiazem
diltiazem will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor increased effects and toxicities (eg, bradycardia, sinus arrest, decreased cardiac output) if amiodarone is concomitantly used with nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (ie, diltiazem).
- docetaxel
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of docetaxel by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- doxepin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of doxepin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- doxorubicin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- doxorubicin liposomal
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dronabinol
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of dronabinol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dronabinol is a CYP2C9 substrate.
- duloxetine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of duloxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- duvelisib
duvelisib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. will increase the level or effect of
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of duvelisib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - elagolix
elagolix will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor. Caution with sensitive CYP2C19 substrates.
elagolix will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
elagolix will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed. - eliglustat
eliglustat increases levels of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the P-gp substrate and titrate to clinical effect.
- eltrombopag
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of eltrombopag by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- eluxadoline
amiodarone increases levels of eluxadoline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. As a precautionary measure due to incomplete information on the metabolism of eluxadoline, use caution when coadministered with strong CYP1A2 inhibitors.
- elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF
elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases effects of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.
- encorafenib
encorafenib, amiodarone. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.
- erlotinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of erlotinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- eslicarbazepine acetate
eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
eslicarbazepine acetate will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. - esmolol
amiodarone, esmolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.
- estradiol
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of estradiol by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- estrogens conjugated synthetic
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- estropipate
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of estropipate by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ethotoin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ethotoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- etoposide
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of etoposide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- etrasimod
etrasimod, amiodarone. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Transient decrease in heart rate and AV conduction delays may occur when initiating etrasimod. Owing to potential of additive effect on heart rate, etrasimod may increase risk of QT prolongation and Torsades de Pointes when coadministered with Class Ia or Class III antiarrhythmic drugs, or other drugs that prolong the QT interval. .
- etravirine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ezogabine
ezogabine, amiodarone. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.
- fedratinib
fedratinib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.
fedratinib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2C19 substrates as necessary. - fexinidazole
fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- finerenone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor serum potassium during initiation and dosage adjustment of either finererone or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Adjust finererone dosage as needed.
- flecainide
amiodarone and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- floxuridine
floxuridine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fludrocortisone
fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fludrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - fluoxetine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fluoxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fluvoxamine
fluvoxamine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- formoterol
amiodarone and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fosaprepitant
fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fosphenytoin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fosphenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. - fostemsavir
amiodarone and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.
- gemtuzumab
amiodarone and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- gentamicin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of gentamicin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- gepirone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of gepirone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce gepirone dose by 50% when used concomitantly with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.
gepirone and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. - glecaprevir/pibrentasvir
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
glecaprevir/pibrentasvir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. - grapefruit
grapefruit will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- griseofulvin
griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- guanfacine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of guanfacine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors significantly increase guanfacine plasma concentrations. FDA-approved labeling for extended-release (ER) guanfacine recommends that, if coadministered, the guanfacine dosage should be decreased to half of the recommended dose. Specific recommendations for immediate-release (IR) guanfacine are not available.
- hawthorn
hawthorn increases effects of amiodarone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- hydrochlorothiazide
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- hydrocodone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of hydrocodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- hydrocortisone
hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of hydrocortisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - hydromorphone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of hydromorphone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ifosfamide
amiodarone will decrease the level or effect of ifosfamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of a CYP3A4 inhibitor may decrease metabolism of ifosfamide, potentially reducing ifosfamide therapeutic effects.
- iloperidone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of iloperidone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. If concomitant use necessary, consider monitoring cardiac function periodically with on-treatment ECGs and evaluating electrolyte (magnesium, potassium) levels. Discontinue iloperidone in patients with persistent QTc measurements greater than 500 msec
iloperidone increases levels of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4. - imatinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of imatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- imipramine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- indacaterol, inhaled
indacaterol, inhaled, amiodarone. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.
- irinotecan
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of irinotecan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of irinotecan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. - irinotecan liposomal
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of irinotecan liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of irinotecan liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - isavuconazonium sulfate
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- isoniazid
isoniazid will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- istradefylline
istradefylline will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.
istradefylline will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of P-gp substrates in clinical trials. Consider dose reduction of sensitive P-gp substrates. - ivabradine
ivabradine, amiodarone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Most patients receiving ivabradine will also be treated with a beta-blocker. The risk of bradycardia increases with coadministration of drugs that slow heart rate (eg, digoxin, amiodarone, beta-blockers). Monitor heart rate in patients taking ivabradine with other negative chronotropes.
- ivacaftor
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ivacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce ivacaftor dose if coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. See specific ivacaftor-containing product for precise dosage modification.
ivacaftor increases levels of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Ivacaftor and its M1 metabolite has the potential to inhibit P-gp; may significantly increase systemic exposure to sensitive P-gp substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. - ivermectin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ivermectin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ivosidenib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ivosidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase ivosidenib plasma concentrations, thus increasing the risk of QTc prolongation. Monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.
- labetalol
amiodarone, labetalol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.
- lapatinib
lapatinib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of lapatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - larotrectinib
larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ledipasvir/sofosbuvir
ledipasvir/sofosbuvir increases toxicity of amiodarone by unknown mechanism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Postmarketing reports describe bradycardia resulting in death or pacemaker insertion when amiodarone was coadministered with sofosbuvir in combination with another direct acting antiviral. Patients also taking beta blockers (7 of 9 of the postmarketing reports), or those with underlying cardiac comorbidities and/or advanced liver disease may be at increased risk for symptomatic bradycardia with coadministration of amiodarone. Cardiac monitoring in an inpatient setting for the first 48 hr of coadministration is recommended, after which outpatient or self-monitoring of the heart rate should occur on a daily basis through at least the first 2 weeks of treatment.
- lenacapavir
lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.
- lenvatinib
amiodarone and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.
- lesinurad
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of lesinurad by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- letermovir
letermovir increases levels of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Close monitoring for increased amiodarone effects and concentrations is recommended when concomitantly used with letermovir.
- levamlodipine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of levamlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with moderate and strong CYP3A inhibitors results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. Monitor for symptoms of hypotension and edema when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A inhibitors to determine the need for dose adjustment.
- lidocaine
amiodarone increases levels of lidocaine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Higher doses of amiodarone (ie, 600 mg BID) were shown to significantly increase lidocaine levels.
- lofepramine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of lofepramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lofexidine
amiodarone and lofexidine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended.
- lomitapide
lomitapide increases levels of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing dose when used concomitantly with lomitapide.
- loperamide
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of loperamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lorlatinib
lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- losartan
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of losartan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May inhibit the conversion of losartan to its active metabolite E-3174. Importance of interaction not established; monitor individual therapeutic response to determine losartan dosage.
amiodarone decreases effects of losartan by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. May inhibit the conversion of losartan to its active metabolite E-3174. Importance of interaction not established; monitor individual therapeutic response to determine losartan dosage. - lovastatin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of lovastatin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lumacaftor/ivacaftor
lumacaftor/ivacaftor, amiodarone. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. In vitro studies suggest that lumacaftor may induce and ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C19 substrates. .
- lumateperone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of lumateperone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce lumateperone dose to 21 mg/day if coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.
- lumefantrine
lumefantrine increases effects of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive QTc prolongation effects. Concomitant use of lumefantrine with other drugs that prolong the QT interval such as Class III antiarrhythmics should be avoided.
- lurasidone
amiodarone increases levels of lurasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Manufacturer recommends decreasing starting dose of lurasidone to 20 mg/day and maximum daily dose of lurasidone 80 mg when coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Concurrent use may increase risk of lurasidone-related adverse reactions.
- maraviroc
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of maraviroc by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- marijuana
marijuana will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- mavacamten
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Inititiation of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may require decreased mavacamten dose.
- memantine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of memantine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- mestranol
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of mestranol by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- metformin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of metformin by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methamphetamine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of methamphetamine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methyclothiazide
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of methyclothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methylprednisolone
methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of methylprednisolone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - metoprolol
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of metoprolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor cardiac function carefully and observe for signs of bradycardia or heart block when amiodarone and a beta adrenergic blocker are coadministered. Amiodarone should be used with caution in patients receiving a beta adrenergic blocker, particularly if there is suspicion of underlying dysfunction of the sinus node, such as bradycardia or sick sinus syndrome, or if there is partial AV block.
amiodarone, metoprolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia. - metronidazole
metronidazole will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- mexiletine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of mexiletine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- miconazole vaginal
miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- midodrine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- mifepristone
mifepristone will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Inhibits CYP2C8/2C9; use smallest recommended doses for substrates and monitor; combination may increase QT interval. Use alternatives if available
- mipomersen
mipomersen, amiodarone. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Both drugs have potential to increase hepatic enzymes; monitor LFTs.
- mitotane
mitotane decreases levels of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.
- morphine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of morphine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nadolol
amiodarone, nadolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.
- naldemedine
amiodarone increases levels of naldemedine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.
amiodarone increases levels of naldemedine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with P-gp inhibitors. - nateglinide
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of nateglinide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nebivolol
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of nebivolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor cardiac function carefully and observe for signs of bradycardia or heart block when amiodarone and a beta adrenergic blocker are coadministered. Amiodarone should be used with caution in patients receiving a beta adrenergic blocker, particularly if there is suspicion of underlying dysfunction of the sinus node, such as bradycardia or sick sinus syndrome, or if there is partial AV block.
amiodarone, nebivolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia. - neomycin PO
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of neomycin PO by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nevirapine
nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nifedipine
nifedipine will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nilotinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of nilotinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nintedanib
amiodarone increases levels of nintedanib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If nintedanib adverse effects occur, management may require interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation of therapy .
- norgestrel
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of norgestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic concentration of norgestrel, which may increase risk for adverse effects
- nortriptyline
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of nortriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ofloxacin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ofloxacin by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oliceridine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal. - olodaterol inhaled
amiodarone and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias
- omaveloxolone
omaveloxolone will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Omaveloxolone may reduce systemic exposure of sensitive CYP2C8 substrates. Check prescribing information of substrate if dosage modification is needed.
- ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)
ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Caution is warranted and therapeutic concentration monitoring (if available) is recommended for antiarrhythmics when coadministered with Viekira Pak
- orlistat
orlistat will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Reduces absorption of amiodarone
- osilodrostat
osilodrostat and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- osimertinib
osimertinib and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.
- oxaliplatin
oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.
- oxcarbazepine
oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oxycodone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oxymorphone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of oxymorphone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ozanimod
ozanimod and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.
- paclitaxel
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- paclitaxel protein bound
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- palbociclib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of palbociclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- paliperidone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of paliperidone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- palovarotene
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of palovarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid coadministration of palovarotene, a CYP3A substrate, with moderate CYP3A inhibitors. If unavoidable, reduce palovarotene dose by 50%.
- parecoxib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- paromomycin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of paromomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- paroxetine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of paroxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pasireotide
amiodarone and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- pazopanib
amiodarone and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- penbutolol
amiodarone, penbutolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.
- pentobarbital
pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenobarbital
phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenytoin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of phenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. An increased risk of phenytoin toxicity (ataxia, hyperreflexa, nystagmus, tremor) and/or decreased amiodarone concentrations. Because of the long half-life of amiodarone, the full extent of this interaction may not be evident for several weeks; careful monitoring is required. - pindolol
amiodarone, pindolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.
- ponatinib
ponatinib increases levels of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ponesimod
ponesimod, amiodarone. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consult cardiologist if considering treatment. Class III (eg, amiodarone, dofetilide, sotalol) anti-arrhythmic drugs have been associated with cases of torsades de pointes in patients with bradycardia.
- posaconazole
posaconazole will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of posaconazole by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - prednisolone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of prednisolone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- prednisone
prednisone will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of prednisone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - primidone
primidone will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- propafenone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of propafenone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Generally avoid combination because of increased risk of QTc interval.
- propranolol
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of propranolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use may result in additive cardiac effects. Monitor cardiac function carefully and observe for signs of bradycardia or heart block when amiodarone and a beta adrenergic blocker are coadministered. Amiodarone should be used with caution in patients receiving a beta adrenergic blocker, particularly if there is suspicion of underlying dysfunction of the sinus node, such as bradycardia or sick sinus syndrome, or if there is partial AV block.
amiodarone, propranolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia. - quetiapine
quetiapine, amiodarone. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.
- quinine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of quinine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. - quinupristin/dalfopristin
quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- quizartinib
quizartinib, amiodarone. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients more frequently with ECG if coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.
- rifapentine
rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rifaximin
amiodarone increases levels of rifaximin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rilpivirine
rilpivirine increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.
- rimegepant
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid repeating rimegepant dose within 48 hr if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.
- risperidone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of risperidone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rivaroxaban
amiodarone increases levels of rivaroxaban by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Patients with renal impairment receiving rivaroxaban with drugs that are combined P-gp and weak or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may have significant increases in exposure compared with patients with normal renal function and no inhibitor use, since both pathways of rivaroxaban elimination are affected. Since these increases may increase bleeding risk, use rivaroxaban in this situation only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk.
- roflumilast
amiodarone increases levels of roflumilast by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Coadministration with dual inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP1A2 may increase systemic exposure and result in increased adverse reactions.
- romidepsin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of romidepsin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rufinamide
rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ruxolitinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ruxolitinib topical
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sarecycline
sarecycline will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for toxicities of P-gp substrates that may require dosage reduction when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.
- schisandra
schisandra will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- secobarbital
secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- selpercatinib
selpercatinib increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sevelamer
sevelamer decreases levels of amiodarone by increasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor.
- silodosin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of silodosin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sirolimus
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of sirolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sodium iodide I-131
amiodarone will decrease the level or effect of sodium iodide I-131 by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use of stable iodine containing products (eg, amiodarone) before and during treatment with sodium iodide I-131 decreases uptake of sodium iodide I-131 by the thyroid gland
- sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride
sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider predose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias.
- sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate
sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider predose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias.
- sonidegib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of sonidegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid coadministration of sonidegib with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. If a moderate CYP3A inhibitor must be used, administer the moderate CYP3A inhibitor for <14 days and monitor closely for adverse reactions, particularly musculoskeletal adverse reactions.
- sotalol
amiodarone, sotalol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.
- sparsentan
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of sparsentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment needed. Monitor blood pressure, serum potassium, edema, and kidney function regularly if sparsentan is coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.
sparsentan will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Sparsentan (a CYP2C19 inducer) decreases exposure of CYP2C19 substrates and reduces efficacy related to these substrates. - stiripentol
stiripentol, amiodarone. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.
stiripentol will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP2C8 inhibitor. Consider dosage reduction for CYP2C8 substrates if adverse effects are experienced when coadministered.
stiripentol will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of CYP2C19 substrates, if adverse reactions are experienced when administered concomitantly with stiripentol. - streptomycin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of streptomycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sufentanil SL
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of sufentanil SL by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of sufentanil SL with any CYP3A4 inhibitor may increase sufentanil plasma concentration, and, thereby increase or prolonged adverse effects, including potentially fatal respiratory depression.
- sulfamethoxazole
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of sulfamethoxazole by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- suvorexant
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of suvorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease suvorexant starting dose to 5 mg HS if coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors
- tacrolimus
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of tacrolimus by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tadalafil
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of tadalafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. CYP3A4 inhibitors may reduce tadalafil clearance increasing systemic exposure to tadalafil; increased levels may result in increased associated adverse events.
- tamoxifen
amiodarone, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP2C9/10 inhibition decreases tamoxifen metabolism to active metabolites.
- tamsulosin
amiodarone increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dose reduction may be neeed for coadministered drugs that are predominantly metabolized by CYP3A.
amiodarone increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. - tazemetostat
tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tecovirimat
tecovirimat will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak inhibitor of CYP2C8 and CYP2C19. Monitor for adverse effects if coadministered with sensitive substrates of these enzymes.
tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered. - teniposide
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of teniposide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- terbinafine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- teriflunomide
teriflunomide increases levels of amiodarone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Teriflunomide inhibits CYP2C8; caution when coadministered with CYP2C8 substrates.
- tezacaftor
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of tezacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust tezacaftor dosage regimen if coadministered with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor.
- timolol
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of timolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone, timolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia. - tinidazole
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tobramycin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of tobramycin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tofacitinib
amiodarone increases levels of tofacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No specific dose adjustment recommended when tofacitinib coadministered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors; decrease tofacitinib dose if coadministered with both moderate CYP3A4 and potent CYP2C19 inhibitors.
- tolvaptan
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of tolvaptan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- topiramate
topiramate will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- trabectedin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of trabectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tramadol
amiodarone decreases effects of tramadol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Decreased conversion of tramadol to active metabolite.
amiodarone decreases effects of tramadol by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Decreased conversion of tramadol to active metabolite. - triamterene
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of triamterene by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triclabendazole
triclabendazole and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
triclabendazole will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. If plasma concentrations of the CYP2C19 substrates are elevated during triclabendazole, recheck plasma concentration of the CYP2C19 substrates after discontinuation of triclabendazole. - trimethoprim
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of trimethoprim by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tucatinib
tucatinib will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.
- valbenazine
valbenazine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.
- valoctocogene roxaparvovec
amiodarone and valoctocogene roxaparvovec both increase Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Medications that may cause hepatotoxicity when combined with valoctogene roxaparvovec may potentiate the risk of elevated liver enzymes. Closely monitor these medications and consider alternative medications in case of potential drug interactions.
- vardenafil
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of vardenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Vardenafil dose may need to be reduced if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
- verapamil
verapamil will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of verapamil by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
amiodarone, verapamil. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia. - vinblastine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of vinblastine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- vincristine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of vincristine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- vincristine liposomal
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
- voclosporin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of voclosporin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce voclosporin daily dosage to 15.8 mg PO in AM and 7.9 mg PO in PM.
voclosporin, amiodarone. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. - voriconazole
voriconazole will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- warfarin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of warfarin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases INR by 100% after 3-4 days. Reduce warfarin dose by one-third to one-half and monitor INR.
- zafirlukast
zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- zanubrutinib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of zanubrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduce zanubrutinib (a CYP3A4 substrate) to 80 mg PO BID to when coadministered with a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Interrupt dose as recommended for adverse reactions. After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inhibitor, resume previous dose of zanubrutinib.
Minor (50)
- acetazolamide
acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- aliskiren
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of aliskiren by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- alosetron
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- alvimopan
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of alvimopan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ambrisentan
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ambrisentan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- amobarbital
amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- anastrozole
anastrozole will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- aripiprazole
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of aripiprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- armodafinil
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of armodafinil by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- bosentan
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- celecoxib
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of celecoxib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- chlorpromazine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cyclophosphamide
cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cyclosporine
amiodarone increases levels of cyclosporine by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dexfenfluramine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of dexfenfluramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dextroamphetamine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of dextroamphetamine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dextromethorphan
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of dextromethorphan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- diclofenac
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of diclofenac by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- donepezil
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of donepezil by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- encainide
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of encainide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- estradiol vaginal
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of estradiol vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fesoterodine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fesoterodine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fexofenadine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fexofenadine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fluphenazine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fluphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- flurbiprofen
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of flurbiprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fluvastatin
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of fluvastatin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- galantamine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of galantamine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ibuprofen
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ibuprofen IV
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen IV by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- lily of the valley
amiodarone, lily of the valley. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- loratadine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of loratadine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of loratadine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Minor/Significance Unknown. - meloxicam
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- oxycodone
amiodarone decreases effects of oxycodone by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Decreased conversion of oxycodone to active metabolite morphine.
- perhexiline
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of perhexiline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- perphenazine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of perphenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- piroxicam
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- prochlorperazine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of prochlorperazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- promazine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of promazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- promethazine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of promethazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- pyridoxine
pyridoxine increases toxicity of amiodarone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of photosensitivity.
- pyridoxine (Antidote)
pyridoxine (Antidote) increases toxicity of amiodarone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of photosensitivity.
- ramelteon
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sulfamethoxazole
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of sulfamethoxazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- tacrolimus
amiodarone increases levels of tacrolimus by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- theophylline
amiodarone increases levels of theophylline by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- tolbutamide
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- tolterodine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of tolterodine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- trifluoperazine
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of trifluoperazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- tropisetron
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of tropisetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- voriconazole
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of voriconazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
Adverse Effects
>10%
Increased liver AST or ALT levels (3-20%; as high as 40-50% in some studies)
Hypotension (16%)
Dizziness (3-40%)
Headache (3-40%)
Malaise (3-40%)
Abnormal gait/ataxia (3-40%)
Fatigue (3-40%)
Impaired memory (3-40%)
Involuntary movement (3-40%)
Sleep disturbances (3-40%)
Photosensitivity (10-75%)
Hypothyroidism (1-22%)
Constipation (10-33%)
Anorexia (10-33%)
1-10%
CHF (3%)
Bradycardia or sinus arrest (3-5%)
AV block (5%)
SA node dysfunction (1-3%)
Hyperthyroidism (3-10%)
Hepatitis and cirrhosis (<3%)
Visual disturbances (2-9%)
Optic neuritis (1%)
Frequency Not Defined
Corneal microdeposits
Demyelinating polyneuropathy
Postmarketing Reports
Hypersensitivity: Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reaction (including shock), angioedema, urticaria
Pulmonary: Eosinophilic pneumonia, ARDS (in postoperative setting), bronchospasm, possibly fatal respiratory disorders (including distress, failure, arrest, and ARDS), bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (possibly fatal), fever, dyspnea, cough, hemoptysis, wheezing, hypoxia, pulmonary infiltrates and/or mass, pulmonary alveolar hemorrhage, pleural effusion, pleuritis
Gastrointestinal: Hepatitis, cholestatic hepatitis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, dry mouth
Nephrology: Renal impairment, renal insufficiency, acute renal failure
Neurology: Pseudotumor cerebri, parkinsonian symptoms, such as akinesia and bradykinesia (sometimes reversible with discontinuation of therapy)
Endocrine: SIADH, thyroid nodules/thyroid cancer
Dermatology: Toxic epidermal necrolysis (sometimes fatal), erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), eczema, skin cancer, vasculitis, pruritus, bullous dermatitis
Hematology: Hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, granuloma, lupus-like syndrome
Musculoskeletal: Myopathy, muscle weakness, rhabdomyolysis, demyelinating polyneuropathy
Psychiatric: Hallucination, confusional state, disorientation, delirium
Genitourinary: Epididymitis, impotence
Warnings
Black Box Warnings
Indicated only for life-threatening arrhythmias
- Indicated only for life-threatening arrhythmias because of risk for substantial toxicity; poses major management problems that could be life-threatening in patients at risk of sudden death; therefore, make every effort to utilize alternative agents first
- Difficulty of using amiodarone effectively and safely poses significant risk to patients
- Patients must be hospitalized while IV loading dose administered; response generally requires at least 1 week
- Absorption and elimination variable, maintenance dosing difficult, and often requires dosage decrease or temporary discontinuation
- Retrospective survey of 192 patients with ventricular tachyarrhythmias showed 84 patients required dose reduction and 18 required at least temporary discontinuation (because of adverse reactions); several trials have reported 15-20% overall frequencies of discontinuation because of adverse reactions
- Time to recurrence of previously controlled life-threatening arrhythmia after discontinuation or dose adjustment is unpredictable (ranges from weeks to months); patient is at great risk during this transition and may require hospitalization
- Fatal toxicities: Fatal toxicities may be caused by pulmonary toxicity, hepatotoxicity, and proarrhythmic effect
- Initiate therapy under hospital or specialist supervision
Pulmonary toxicity
- Presents as hypersensitivity pneumonitis or interstitial/alveolar pneumonitis (10-17% incidence with 400 mg/day)
- May present without symptoms as abnormal diffusion capacity in a much higher percentage of patients
- Fatal in ~10% of cases
Liver injury
- Common but usually mild and evidenced only by abnormal liver enzymes
- Overt liver disease can occur and has been fatal in a few cases
Proarrhythmic effect
- Like other antiarrhythmics, can exacerbate the arrhythmia (eg, by making the arrhythmia less well tolerated or more difficult to reverse)
- 2-5% incidence; includes significant heart block or sinus bradycardia
- Manage arrhythmias in proper clinical setting
- Effects are prolonged when they occur because of long drug half-life
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Severe sinus node dysfunction, 2°/3° AV block or bradycardia causing syncope (except with functioning artificial pacemaker), cardiogenic shock
Avoid during breastfeeding
Cautions
To be administered only by physicians experienced in treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias, who are thoroughly familiar with risks and benefits of amiodarone therapy, and have access to facilities adequate for monitoring effectiveness and side effects of treatment; because of long half-life of amiodarone and its metabolite desethylamiodarone, the potential for adverse reactions or interactions, as well as observed adverse effects, can persist following amiodarone withdrawal
Adjust dosage based on adverse reaction and therapeutic response
Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight; may cause photosensitivity
Infusion site phlebitis has occurred in patients receiving intravenous amiodarone; intravenous amiodarone concentrations greater than 3 mg/mL associated with a high incidence of peripheral vein phlebitis
Attempts to substitute other antiarrhythmic agents when amiodarone must be stopped is difficult due to the complex pharmacokinetics of the drug, including prolonged duration of action and half-life and difficulties predicting them, which in turn increases risk for drug interactions
Hypothyroidism has been reported in 2 to 10% of patients receiving amiodarone and may be primary or subsequent to resolution of preceding amiodarone-induced hyperthyroidism; manage hypothyroidism by reducing the dose of or discontinuing amiodarone and considering the need for thyroid hormone supplement
Risks of acute MI, AV block, cardiomegaly; especially with IV administration
Bradycardia and atrio-ventricular block reported; treat bradycardia by slowing infusion rate or discontinuing therapy; in some patients, inserting a pacemaker is required; treat patients with a known predisposition to bradycardia or AV block in a setting where a temporary pacemaker is available
Hypotension is the most common adverse reaction; in some cases, hypotension may be refractory and result in a fatal outcome; treat hypotension initially by slowing the infusion; additional standard therapy may include vasopressor drugs, positive inotropic agents, and volume expansion; monitor initial rate of infusion closely, not to exceed recommended rate
Chronic administration of antiarrhythmic drugs may affect defibrillation or pacing thresholds in patients with implanted defibrillators, pacemakers; assess when therapy is initiated and throughout; have a temporary pacemaker available when treating a patient predisposed to bradycardia or AV block
Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia or hypocalcemia before initiating treatment as these disorders can exaggerate the degree of QTc prolongation and increase the potential for TdP; give special attention to electrolyte and acid-base balance in patients experiencing severe or prolonged diarrhea or in patients receiving concomitant diuretics and laxatives, systemic corticosteroids, amphotericin B (IV) or other drugs affecting electrolyte levels
May increase risks of pulmonary fibrosis; liver disease; hypotension, bradycardia, hyperthyroidism; optic neuropathy; pleural effusion; pneumonitis (including eosinophilic pneumonia); consider alternative antiarrhythmic therapy if patient experiences signs or symptoms of pulmonary toxicity; prednisone 40 to 60 mg/day tapered over several weeks may be helpful in treating pulmonary toxicity
Acute-onset (days to weeks) pulmonary injury reported in patients treated with IV amiodarone; findings have included pulmonary infiltrates and masses on X-ray, bronchospasm, wheezing, fever, dyspnea, cough, hemoptysis, and hypoxia; some cases have progressed to respiratory failure or death; monitor for new respiratory symptoms and evaluate appropriately; obtain a baseline chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests in patients who are expected to be receiving amiodarone chronically
Postoperatively, occurrences of adult respiratory distress syndrome reported in patients receiving amiodarone therapy who have undergone either cardiac or noncardiac surgery; although patients usually respond well to vigorous respiratory therapy, in rare instances the outcome has been fatal; until further studies performed, monitor FiO2 and determinants of oxygen delivery to tissues (e.g., SaO2, PaO2) while taking amiodarone
Corneal microdeposits appear in majority of adults treated; usually discernible only by slit-lamp examination, but give rise to symptoms such as visual halos or blurred vision up to 10% of patients; corneal microdeposits are reversible upon reduction of dose or termination of treatment; asymptomatic microdeposits alone are not reason to reduce dose or discontinue treatment
Causes increased INR; use caution when initiating therapy in patients treated with warfarin
Close perioperative monitoring is recommended in patients undergoing general anesthesia who are on amiodarone therapy as they may be more sensitive to myocardial depressant and conduction effects of halogenated inhalational anesthetics
Fatal cutaneous reactions reported, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis; discontinue therapy if symptoms of progressive skin rash occur
Monitor hepatic enzymes regularly in patients receiving relatively high maintenance doses; asymptomatic elevations of hepatic enzyme levels seen frequently, but therapy can cause life-threatening hepatic injury; histology has resembled that of alcoholic hepatitis or cirrhosis; obtain baseline and periodic liver transaminases; if transaminases exceed three times normal, or doubles in a patient with an elevated baseline, discontinue or reduce dose, obtain follow-up tests and treat appropriately
Peripheral neuropathy reported rarely with chronic administration; may resolve upon discontinuation of therapy
Bradycardia, some requiring pacemaker insertion reported when ledipasvir/sofosbuvir or sofosbuvir with simeprevir initiated in patients on amiodarone; bradycardia generally occurred within hours to days, but in some cases up to 2 weeks after initiating antiviral treatment; monitor heart rate in patients taking or recently discontinuing amiodarone when starting antiviral treatment
Proarrhythmia
- Use caution when administering concomitantly with drugs that prolong QTc interval
- May cause a worsening of existing arrhythmias or precipitate a new arrhythmia, sometimes leading to fatal outcomes
- Proarrhythmia, primarily torsade de pointes (TdP), has been associated with prolongation, by intravenous amiodarone
- Although QTc prolongation reported to occur frequently in patients receiving intravenous amiodarone, TdP or new-onset VF have occurred infrequently (less than 2%)
- Monitor patients for QTc prolongation during infusion; reserve combination of amiodarone with other antiarrhythmic therapies that prolong the QTc to patients with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias who are incompletely responsive to a single agent
Thyroid abnormalities
- Drug inhibits peripheral conversion of throxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3) and may cause increased T3 levels, and increased levels of inactive reverse T3 (rT3) in clinically euthyroid patients
- Monitor thyroid function prior to treatment and periodically thereafter, particularly in elderly patients, and in any patient with a history of thyroid nodules, goiter, or other thyroid dysfunction
- Hypothyroidism has been reported in 2 to 10% of patients receiving amiodarone and may be primary or subsequent to resolution of preceding amiodarone-induced hyperthyroidism; manage hypothyroidism by reducing the dose of or discontinuing amiodarone and considering the need for thyroid hormone supplement
- Antithyroid drugs, beta-adrenergic blockers, temporary corticosteroid therapy may be necessary to treat the symptoms of hyperthyroidism; the action of antithyroid drugs may be delayed in amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis because of substantial quantities of preformed thyroid hormones stored in the gland
- Radioactive iodine therapy is contraindicated because of the low radioiodine uptake associated with amiodarone-induced hyperthyroidism
Drug interaction overview
- Serious symptomatic bradycardia when co-administered with ledipasvir/sofosbuvir or with sofosbuvir with simeprevir; postmarketing cases of symptomatic bradycardia, some requiring pacemaker insertion and at least one fatal, have been reported when ledipasvir/sofosbuvir or sofosbuvir with simeprevir were initiated in patients on amiodarone; bradycardia generally occurred within hours to days, but in some cases up to 2 weeks after initiating antiviral treatment and resolved after discontinuation of antiviral treatment; monitor heart rate in patients taking or recently discontinuing amiodarone when starting antiviral treatment
- Concomitant use of drugs with depressant effects on sinus and AV node (e.g., digoxin, beta blockers, verapamil, diltiazem, ivabradine, clonidine) can potentiate electrophysiologic and hemodynamic effects of amiodarone, resulting in bradycardia, sinus arrest, and AV block; monitor heart rate in patients on amiodarone and concomitant drugs that slow heart rate
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Amiodarone can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman; fetal exposure may increase potential for adverse experiences including cardiac, thyroid, neurodevelopmental, neurological and growth effects in neonate; inform patient of potential hazard to fetus if amiodarone administered during pregnancy or if patient becomes pregnant while in therapy
The incidence of ventricular tachycardia is increased and may be more symptomatic during pregnancy; ventricular arrhythmias most often occur in pregnant women with underlying cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, or mitral valve prolapse; most tachycardia episodes are initiated by ectopic beats and occurrence of arrhythmia episodes may therefore, increase during pregnancy due to increased propensity to ectopic activity; breakthrough arrhythmias may also occur during pregnancy, as therapeutic treatment levels may be difficult to maintain due to increased volume of distribution and increased drug metabolism inherent in pregnant state
Amiodarone and its metabolite have been shown to cross the placenta; adverse fetal effects associated with maternal amiodarone use during pregnancy may include neonatal bradycardia, QT prolongation, and periodic ventricular extrasystoles, neonatal hypothyroidism (with or without goiter) detected antenatally or in the newborn and reported even after a few days of exposure, neonatal hyperthyroxinemia, neurodevelopmental abnormalities independent of thyroid function, including speech delay and difficulties with written language and arithmetic, delayed motor development, and ataxia, jerk nystagmus with synchronous head titubation, fetal growth restriction, and premature birth; monitor newborn for signs and symptoms of thyroid disorder and cardiac arrhythmias
Labor and delivery
- Risk of arrhythmias may increase during labor and delivery; patients treated should be monitored continuously during labor and delivery
Infertility
- Based on animal fertility studies, drug may reduce female and male fertility; not known if this effect is reversible
Lactation
Amiodarone and one of its major metabolites, DEA, are excreted in human milk, suggesting that breast-feeding could expose the nursing infant to a significant dose of the drug; risk of exposing infant to amiodarone and DEA must be weighed against potential benefit of arrhythmia suppression in the mother; advise mother to discontinue nursing
There are cases of hypothyroidism and bradycardia in breastfed infants, although it is unclear if these effects are due to amiodarone exposure in breastmilk; breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Class III antiarrhythmic agent, which inhibits adrenergic stimulation; affects sodium, potassium, and calcium channels; markedly prolongs action potential and repolarization; decreases AV conduction and sinus node function
Absorption
Bioavailability: 35-65%
Onset (PO): Initial response 2 days to 3 wk; peak response takes 1 week to 5 months
Duration (PO): Up to 50 days after discontinuation of therapy
Peak serum time: 3-7 hr (PO)
Therapeutic range: 0.8-2.8 mcg/mL
Toxicity range: >2-2.5 mcg/mL
Distribution
Protein bound: 96%
Vd: 66 L/kg
Metabolism
Liver with enterohepatic recirculation; hepatic CYP2C8 and CYP3A3/4 isozymes
Metabolites: N-desethylamiodarone (DEA) (active)
Enzymes inhibited: CYP2C9, CYP2D6, CYP3A3/4
Elimination
Half-life: 26-107 days (parent drug); 61 days (DEA metabolite)
Dialyzable: Not dialyzable by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Excretion: Feces; urine
Administration
IV Incompatibilities
Additive: Floxacillin, quinidine
Syringe: Heparin
Y-site: Aminophylline, ampicillin/sulbactam, bivalirudin, cefamandole, cefazolin, ceftazidime, digoxin, furosemide(?), heparin, imipenem/cilastatin, mezlocillin, piperacillin, piperacillin/tazobactam, K phosphates, Na bicarb, Na nitroprusside(?), Na phosphates
IV Compatibilities
Solution: D5W (incomp in 24 hr), NS (incomp in 24 hr)
Additive: dobutamine, furosemide (incomp at high conc), lidocaine, KCl, procainamide, propafenone, verapamil
Y-site (partial list): amphotericin B, atracurium, atropine, CaCl2, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, dobutamine, dopamine, epinephrine, eptifibatide, erythromycin, esmolol, fentanyl, fluconazole, gentamicin, labetalol, lorazepam, lidocaine, Mg sulfate (incomp at high conc), milrinone, morphine sulfate, nitroglycerin, norepinephrine, KCl, vancomycin
IV Preparation
Loading IV infusion: Dilute 150 mg (3 mL) in 100 mL to form 1.5 mg/mL concentration
Slow/maintenance infusion: Dilute 900 mg (18 mL) of amiodarone with 500 mL to form 1.8 mg/mL concentration
Conventional amiodarone: Dilute only with D5W
Nexterone: May dilute with either D5W or 0.9% NaCl
For subsequent maintenance infusion, may use 1-6 mg/mL concentrations
IV Administration
Concentrations >2 mg mL associated with venous irritation
If concentration >2 mg/mL, administer via central venous catheter; in-line filter should be used during administration
Administer IV via volumetric infusion pump
Do not use evacuated glass containers for admixing, as incompatibility with a buffer in the container may cause precipitation
Does not need to be protected from light during administration
See dosing for bolus/infusion times
Conventional amiodarone
- Administer in glass/polyolefin bottles for infusions >2 hr
Nexterone
- First product to successfully overcome solubility issues of amiodarone by removing the original cosolvents polysorbate 80 and benzyl alcohol
- As a result, Nexterone does not have many of the product administration limitations regarding compatibility and stability with plastics and ionic infusion fluids, which are included in the labeling of conventional IV amiodarone
- May be diluted in D5W or 0.9% NaCl and administered in polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyolefin, or glass containers
Storage
Store at room temp; protect from light and excessive heat
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Patient Handout
amiodarone oral
AMIODARONE - ORAL
(A-mee-OH-da-rone)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Cordarone, Pacerone
WARNING: Though this medication often gives great benefits to people with irregular heartbeat, it may rarely worsen an irregular heartbeat or cause serious (sometimes fatal) side effects. When starting treatment with this drug, your doctor may have you stay in the hospital for proper monitoring.Amiodarone may take 2 weeks or longer to have an effect in your body. Also, this drug stays in your body for weeks to months, even after you are no longer taking it. Serious side effects may occur weeks to months after taking amiodarone. Serious side effects may include lung or liver problems. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any symptoms of lung or liver problems such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing up blood, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain, or yellowing eyes/skin.
USES: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat.
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using amiodarone and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. You may take this medication with or without food, but it is important to choose one way and take this medication the same way with every dose.Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a higher dose and gradually decrease your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Do not stop taking this medication or change the dose without first consulting your doctor.Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section.Nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, shaking, or tiredness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: easy bruising/bleeding, loss of coordination, tingling/numbness of the hands or feet, uncontrolled movements, new or worsening symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain).Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: faster/slower/more irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting.Amiodarone may rarely cause thyroid problems. Either low thyroid function or overactive thyroid function may occur. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any symptoms of low or overactive thyroid, including cold or heat intolerance, unexplained weight loss/gain, thinning hair, unusual sweating, nervousness, irritability, restlessness, or lump/growth in the front of the neck (goiter).This drug may cause your skin to be more sensitive to the sun. With long-term treatment, you may rarely develop blue-gray color of the skin. This effect is not harmful and color may return to normal after the drug is stopped. To help prevent skin effects, limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.This drug may rarely cause vision changes. Very rarely, cases of permanent blindness have been reported. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any vision changes (such as seeing halos or blurred vision).A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: See also Side Effects section.Before taking amiodarone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to iodine; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, lung disease, thyroid problems.This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Before having surgery, tell your doctors or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Amiodarone may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using amiodarone, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using amiodarone safely.Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above), thyroid problems (see Side Effects section), lung problems (see Warning section).Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using amiodarone. Amiodarone may harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.Amiodarone passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this medication. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: See also How to Use section.Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: fingolimod, certain drugs to treat hepatitis C (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir, sofosbuvir).Many drugs besides amiodarone may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin), quinolone antibiotics (such as levofloxacin), among others. (See also Precautions section.)Other medications can affect the removal of amiodarone from your body, which may affect how amiodarone works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as itraconazole), cimetidine, cobicistat, protease inhibitors (such as fosamprenavir, indinavir), rifamycins (such as rifampin), saquinavir, St. John's wort, among others.Amiodarone can slow down the removal of other medications from your body, which may affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include clopidogrel, macitentan, phenytoin, certain "statin" drugs (atorvastatin, lovastatin), trazodone, warfarin, among others.
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: weakness, severe dizziness, very slow heartbeat, fainting.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as EKG, chest X-rays, lung/liver/thyroid function, eye exams) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
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Information last revised November 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.
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