CLInical Profile and Side Effects of chronic use of oral Amiodarone in cardiology outpatients department (CLIPSE-A Study)- A prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Amiodarone belongs to Class-III anti-arrhythmic drugs. It is one of the most effective anti-arrhythmic drugs used to treat or prevent several types of arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, and wide complex tachycardia, but unfortunately carries a high toxicity profile. Also, side effects of amiodarone involving various organs can be life-threatening.

Materials & methods

This was an observational study carried out for six months i.e from April to September. The study included patients who are on amiodarone for greater than or equal to six months. The required data was collected in-person from the case sheets, treatment charts, and by interviewing the patients. The data for 67 patients was documented in suitable data col

SUBMITTER: Fatima N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9422214 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature