This text is for informational purposes only. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.
Read the information leaflet that comes with the medication.
If after taking Cordarone a sudden allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) occurs, with symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue or throat making it difficult to breathe or swallow, or there is wheezing, hives, rash, blistering or peeling of the skin, call a doctor or 911 right away, or go to an emergency room immediately.
Some other side effects that may be symptoms of liver problems require immediate attention:
- Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
- Fatigue or feeling ill
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach pain
- High fever.
There may be symptoms of a lung infection, including difficulty breathing or a feeling of tightness in the chest, persistent cough, wheezing, weight loss and fever. These require immediate attention.
Most people who use Cordarone do not experience any negative side effects. Doctors prescribe Cordarone because they assess that the benefits that such treatment yields outweigh any likely unwanted effects:
Some common side effects of Cordarone include:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Changes in taste sensation
- A tendency to develop skin burns when exposed to the sunlight.
Not all side effects are listed here. If these or other unlisted symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Cordarone is prescribed for the management of coronary arterial insufficiency and arrhythmias, such as tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.
Tachycardia is a type of arrhythmia, which causes a very fast heartbeat. Ventricular fibrillation is a rapid, life-threatening heart rhythm that begins in the ventricles of the heart.
Coronary arterial insufficiency is a term used to refer to conditions characterized by an inability of the coronary arteries which carry oxygen-rich blood to supply an adequate volume of blood to the heart muscles. This can increase the risk of angina pectoris and cardiac failure.