Amiodarone: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Because of its life-threatening side effects and the substantial management difficulties associated with amiodarone use (see "WARNINGS" below), Pacerone® (Amiodarone HCl) Tablets are indicated only for the treatment of t
- Data source
- FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (label bac761ca…)
- Label version
- current
- Last reviewed
- 2026
Reported adverse reactions
Reactions listed in current FDA labeling, with the highest frequency reported across summarized placebo-controlled trials.
No structured frequency data available in current labeling. Consult the official label.
Labeled uses (from FDA prescribing information)
Because of its life-threatening side effects and the substantial management difficulties associated with amiodarone use (see "WARNINGS" below), Pacerone® (Amiodarone HCl) Tablets are indicated only for the treatment of the following documented, life-threatening recurrent ventricular arrhythmias when these have not responded to documented adequate doses of other available antiarrhythmics or when alternative agents could not be tolerated. Recurrent ventricular fibrillation. Recurrent hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia. As is the case for other antiarrhythmic agents, there is no evidence from controlled trials that the use of amiodarone HCl tablets favorably affects survival. Pacerone® (Amiodarone HCl) Tablets should be used only by physicians familiar with and with access to (directly or through referral) the use of all available modalities for treating recurrent life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, and who have access to appropriate monitoring facilities, including in-hospital and ambulatory continuous electrocardiographic monitoring and electrophysiologic techniques. Because of the life-threatening nature of the arrhythmias treated, potential interactions with pr…
Tests providers may use to monitor Amiodarone therapy
Conditions associated with Amiodarone in labeling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amiodarone used for?
FDA labeling lists the approved uses shown above under "Labeled uses." This summary is informational; only a qualified prescriber can determine whether a medication is appropriate for you.
What are the most commonly reported side effects of Amiodarone?
Current labeling for this ingredient does not include a structured frequency table that we can reproduce. Review the official label linked below.
Does Amiodarone require lab monitoring?
Labeling and standard practice associate Amiodarone with periodic laboratory monitoring; the tests above are commonly ordered by clinicians to monitor patients on therapy. Your provider decides what is appropriate.
Where does this information come from?
All clinical facts on this page were extracted from the current FDA-registered product labeling for this ingredient, published by manufacturers through NIH DailyMed. See the source link below.
Medical disclaimer: Educational content extracted from public FDA labeling. Not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.