Amiodarone and ventricular tachycardia Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5562685-6
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, weighting 156.3 lb, was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia, urinary tract infection

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, cardiac arrest

, loss of consciousness, torsade de pointes, urinary tract infection

, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 400 MG TID PO. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN, ALLOPURINOL, DOCUSATE, EZETIMIBE, INSULIN ASPART, INSULIN GLARGINE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient died on 03/08/2007.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4616346-8
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 06, 2004. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: catheter related infection, implant site infection, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, staphylococcal bacteraemia, staphylococcal infection

, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5584002-8
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2008. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory failure, bradycardia, hypotension, nodal rhythm, pneumonia

, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 400MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with BISOPROLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5606615-7
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Jan 16, 2008. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation

, cardiac failure chronic, condition aggravated, hepatic steatosis, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5491571-5
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 0.5MG/IV MIN. During the same period patient was treated with KEPPRA, IMDUR, LIPITOR, SYNTHROID, ASPIRIN, PLAVIX, XANAX, SPIRIVA. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #6030835-3
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Physician from INDIA on Dec 22, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial flutter, disease recurrence, lung disorder, pleural effusion, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 400 MG; NULL_1_DAY. During the same period patient was treated with MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FUROSEMIDE, SPIRONOLACTONE, RAMIPRIL, LOSARTAN, DIGOXIN. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4951792-4
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 22, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia, acute coronary syndrome, thrombosis prophylaxis and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperkalaemia, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 300 MG ONCE IV BOLUS. During the same period patient was treated with HEPARIN, COLACE, PREVACID, LEVAQUIN, ASPIRIN, PLAVIX, ZOCOR. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4839846-4
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Nov 14, 2005. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram qrs complex prolonged, hyperthyroidism, palpitations, thyroiditis, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 100 MG 1X PER 1 DAY. During the same period patient was treated with MICARDIS, SUNRYTHM, ADALAT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4602973-0
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 18, 2005. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety

, depression

, electrocardiogram st-t segment abnormal, hypokalaemia, suicidal ideation, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5048715-9
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 29, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lower respiratory tract infection, shock, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 400 MG 1X PER 1 DAY; SEE IMAGE; (FOR 7 YEARS AT A DOSE OF 200 MG DAILY FOR MOST OF THE TIME). Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5487019-7
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Oct 10, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, cardiac failure congestive and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: LOADING DOSE 2.5 MG/DL AT 15 ML/HR. During the same period patient was treated with LIDOCAINE, CARPERITIDE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, VOGLIBOSE. Patient died on 08/27/2007.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5497883-3
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Oct 24, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, cardiac failure congestive and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: LOADING DOSE 2.5 MG/DL AT 15 ML/HR. During the same period patient was treated with LIDOCAINE, CARPERITIDE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, VOGLIBOSE. Patient died on 08/27/2007.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4965875-6
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 06, 2006. Male patient, weighting 177.6 lb, was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure congestive, condition aggravated, dyspnoea, hot flush, hyperthyroidism, ventricular tachycardia, weight decreased. Amiodarone dosage: 200 MG ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL, ASPIRIN, DIGOXIN, NITROGLYCERIN, LASIX, HYDROMORPHONE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4549669-1
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 24, 2004. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: implantable defibrillator malfunction, resuscitation, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5175287-0
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 178.0 lb, was diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: infusion site phlebitis, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ORAL MEXILITINE, IV LIDOCAINE, IV MAGNESIUM SULPHATE, IV ANTIBIOTICS, CEFTRIAXONE, CIPROFLOXACIN, VANCOMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4807222-6
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 20, 2005. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea exertional, fatigue, hyperhidrosis, hyperthyroidism, pacemaker complication, ventricular tachycardia, weight decreased. Amiodarone dosage: 100MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUT, ALBUTEROL, PREDNISONE, MONTELUKAST, GUAIFENESIN, VERAPAMIL, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5412060-X
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 30, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brugada syndrome, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 150 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with PROCAINAMIDE. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4573015-0
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 26, 2005. Male patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram qt corrected interval prolonged, syncope, ventricular extrasystoles, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5692738-3
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 25, 2008. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with tachycardia, atrial fibrillation

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial flutter, hyperthyroidism, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5793701-4
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on June 18, 2008. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiac failure, renal cell carcinoma and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SALIGREN, ALOSENN, SENNA, LEVOTHYROXINE, VASOLAN, BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, INTERFERON ALFA, RABEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5701304-2
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Mar 31, 2008. Female patient, 95 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: long qt syndrome, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: LOADING DOSE ^400 MG/5 DAYS^. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4837406-2
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 23, 2005. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, torsade de pointes, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 200 MG IV X 1. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, RANITIDINE, ACETAMINOPHEN, INSULIN. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4633984-7
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Apr 12, 2005. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disease recurrence, pulmonary alveolar haemorrhage, pulmonary haemorrhage, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 200 MG TWICE DAILY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, PANTOPRAZOLE, FUROSEMIDE, MEXILETENE, DIGOXIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ENALAPRIL, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4803395-X
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Physician from GREECE on Oct 07, 2005. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

, clostridium colitis and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation

, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, electrocardiogram r on t phenomenon, mitral valve incompetence, torsade de pointes, tricuspid valve incompetence, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METRONIDAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5602651-5
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Jan 15, 2008. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

, ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brugada syndrome, condition aggravated, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE, ASPIRIN, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5671613-4
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Feb 27, 2008. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

, ventricular tachycardia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brugada syndrome, condition aggravated, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 200 MG; DAILY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5678812-6
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2008. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial flutter, hyperthyroidism, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5691483-8
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2008. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial flutter, hyperthyroidism, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5934017-2
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 06, 2008. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation

, bradycardia, dizziness

, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, electrocardiogram st segment abnormal, hypotension, urine output decreased, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 400MG TID PO. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5366256-6
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 19, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 161.4 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

, cardiac failure, hypertension and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, dizziness

, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, hypotension, urine output decreased, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 400 MG EVERY 8 HOURS PO. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4883167-0
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 210.5 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrocardiogram qt prolonged, torsade de pointes, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 150MG ONCE IV BOLUS. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVASTATIN, SPIRONOLACTONE, WARFARIN, METOPROLOL, LASIX, ZOLOFT, HYDRALAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5969049-1
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Nov 18, 2008. Male patient, weighting 214.3 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure congestive, international normalised ratio increased, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5977132-X
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Dec 03, 2008. Male patient, weighting 214.3 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure congestive, international normalised ratio increased, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5977392-5
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Nov 18, 2008. Male patient, weighting 214.3 lb, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure congestive, international normalised ratio increased, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4830222-7
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2005. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 137.8 lb, was diagnosed with arrhythmia

, atrial fibrillation

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest

, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 200 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with DOLASETRON, SYNTHROID, ENALAPRIL, COREG, DILAUDID, ENOXAPARIN, ZOSYN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #4714592-6
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2005. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with arrhythmia

and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety

, fatigue, hyperthyroidism, insomnia, temperature intolerance, tremor, ventricular tachycardia, weight decreased. Amiodarone dosage: ORAL; 200.0 MILLIGRAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5794345-0
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 16, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: medical device complication, pericardial effusion, pericardial haemorrhage, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 400 MG;QD; , 150 MG; IV. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, ALBUTEROL, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, PANTOPRAZOLE, MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE, VALPROATE. Patient recovered.

Amiodarone Side Effects Report #5924666-X
Amiodarone side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Sept 30, 2008. Female patient, 53 years of age, was treated with Amiodarone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arrhythmia

, haemodynamic instability, hyperhidrosis, hyperthyroidism, muscular weakness, tachyarrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia. Amiodarone dosage: 600MG IV. During the same period patient was treated with ETOMIDATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

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