Side effects from amiodarone

Am Heart J. 1991 Jan;121(1 Pt 1):158-71. doi: 10.1016/0002-8703(91)90969-o.

Abstract

Amiodarone causes many side effects involving all organ systems. Although most of the side effects are mild and do not limit the use of the drug, there are several that are serious. Since many of these toxic reactions develop only after a prolonged period of therapy, careful follow-up on a regular basis is essential.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Amiodarone / administration & dosage
  • Amiodarone / adverse effects*
  • Digestive System / drug effects
  • Drug Interactions
  • Eye / drug effects
  • Heart / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Lung / drug effects
  • Nervous System / drug effects
  • Skin / drug effects
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Thyroid Gland / drug effects

Substances

  • Amiodarone