{"product_id":"multaq-dronedarone","title":"MULTAQ (Dronedarone)","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMULTAQ (Dronedarone)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntiarrhythmic, Class III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMULTAQ (Dronedarone)\u003c\/span\u003e is indicated for prevention and\/or management of Paroxysmal or Persistent Atrial Fibrillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALERT: WARNING\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMULTAQ (Dronedarone) is con\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003entraindicated in patients with symptomatic heart failure with recent decompensation requiring hospitalization or New York Heart Association (NYHA) class IV heart failure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDronedarone, Multaq\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e doubles the risk of death in these patients.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDronedarone, Multaq \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis contraindicated in patients in atrial fibrillation (AF) who will not or cannot be cardioverted into normal sinus rhythm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow does this medication work? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMULTAQ (Dronedarone) is a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e noniodinated antiarrhythmic agent structurally related to amiodarone exhibiting properties of all 4 antiarrhythmic classes. MULTAQ (Dronedarone)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edecreases AV conduction and sinus node function through inhibition of calcium channels and beta-receptor blocking activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I take this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eOral:\u003c\/em\u003e Take 400mg twice daily with meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Administer with morning and evening meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat should I watch for while using this medication? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore starting MULTAQ (Dronedarone) make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take.  MULTAQ (Dronedarone) can cause a new-onset or worsening of heart failure, acute liver injury, QT prolongation, interstitial lung disease including pulmonary fibrosis and pneumonitis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you miss a dose of medication, try to take it as soon as possible.  However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take only that scheduled dose.  Do not take double or extra doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep out of the reach of children at all times.  Store at room temperature, 59 to 86° F (15 to 30° C).  Protect from light.  Keep the container tightly closed.  Properly dispose of any unused medication after the expiration date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProlonged QT interval, allergic dermatitis, eczema, pruritis, skin rash, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, weakness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote this is not a complete list of side effects for MULTAQ (Dronedarone), only common ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SANOFI AVENTIS","offers":[{"title":"400mg - 60 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47138719433022,"sku":null,"price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0321\/7982\/products\/Multaq.jpg?v=1695148781","url":"https:\/\/www.advochealth.com\/products\/multaq-dronedarone","provider":"AdvocHealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}