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DURON 200MG TABLET is used to treat an illness called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (heart beats unusually fast). It also treats other types of fast or uneven heartbeats known as atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation. It contains Amiodarone, that controls the heart's uneven beating (arrhythmia) or prevents irregular heartbeat. It reduces the impulses that cause abnormal heartbeat. It may cause common side effects such as blurred vision or visual halos around light. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

AMIODARONE-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About DURON 200MG TABLET

DURON 200MG TABLET is used to treat an illness called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. This is where your heart beats unusually fast. It also treats other types of fast or uneven heartbeats known as' atrial flutter' or' atrial fibrillation'. Taking the tablets helps your heartbeat to return to normal. DURON 200MG TABLET Tablets are used only when other medicines cannot be used. Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which two upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat without coordination. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome is a condition in which an extra electrical pathway between the upper and lower chambers of the heart causes a rapid heartbeat.

DURON 200MG TABLET contains 'amiodarone' that controls the heart's uneven beating (arrhythmia) or prevents irregular heartbeat. It blocks the potassium channels and reduces the impulses that cause abnormal heartbeat.  

Common side-effects of DURON 200MG TABLET are blurred vision or visual halos around light. DURON 200MG TABLET may affect thyroid gland function. It may also cause skin photosensitivity (redness or rashes on the sun-exposed skin, especially the face) and tremors when you move your arms or legs. Consult your doctor if any of these effects persist or worsen over time.

Do not take DURON 200MG TABLET if you are allergic to iodine, amiodarone, or any other anti-arrhythmic drugs. Do not take this medicine if you have atrioventricular (AV) or sinoatrial (SA) heart block (disorders in the rhythm of the heart), unless you have a pacemaker or a history of sinus bradycardia (slow heartbeats), or if your heart cannot pump blood properly. DURON 200MG TABLET contains iodine and lactose. So, inform your doctor if you have lactose intolerance or any thyroid problems. Do not take DURON 200MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take alcohol, as it may worsen the condition. Do not use it in children unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have skin diseases, as they can cause skin photosensitivity.

Uses of DURON 200MG TABLET

Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation, Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome.

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

DURON 200MG TABLET contains ‘amiodarone’, which belongs to the class of ‘antiarrhythmic drugs. It acts by blocking the potassium channels in the heart. Irregular heartbeat occurs due to abnormal electrical activity or the impulses produced in the heart. DURON 200MG TABLET blocks these abnormal electric signals and regulates the heartbeat.

How DURON 200MG TABLET Works

DURON 200MG TABLET contains 'amiodarone' that controls the heart's uneven beating (arrhythmia) or prevents irregular heartbeat. It blocks the potassium channels and reduces the impulses that cause abnormal heartbeat.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of DURON 200MG TABLET

  • Extreme restlessness

  • Weight loss
  • Sweating
  • Sensitivity to heat
  • Hyperthyroidism (increase in thyroid hormone)

What if I have taken an overdose of DURON 200MG TABLET

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of DURON 200MG TABLET as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include fainting, slow heartbeat, blurred vision, lightheadedness or nausea. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take DURON 200MG TABLET if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to iodine, amiodarone hydrochloride, or any of its other ingredients of it. Do not take if you have sinus bradycardia (slower than normal heartbeat), sinoatrial (SA) or atrioventricular (AV) heart block (abnormal heart rhythm) and do not have a pacemaker fitted, taking certain other medicines which could affect your heartbeat, are pregnant or breast-feeding. DURON 200MG TABLET contains lactose, so patients having lactose intolerance should not take it. Inform your doctor if you have age above 65 years, have liver problems, lung problems such as asthma, optic neuritis (eye problem), or are undergoing surgery. Inform your doctor if you have stevens-Johnsons syndrome (flu-like symptoms followed by rashes and blistering of the skin) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (a serious skin condition characterized by flu-like symptoms, chills, followed by rashes and peeling of the skin) as DURON 200MG TABLET can cause skin sensitivity and worsen the condition.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmiodaroneThioridazine
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AmiodaroneGrepafloxacin
Critical

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AmiodaroneThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with DURON 200MG TABLET:
The combination of DURON 200MG TABLET and Thioridazine may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Thioridazine with DURON 200MG TABLET is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
AmiodaroneGrepafloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with DURON 200MG TABLET:
The combination of DURON 200MG TABLET and Grepafloxacin may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that DURON 200MG TABLET and Grepafloxacin interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor. Note: Grepafloxacin is no more available on the market. Grepafloxacin should not be combined with any other medications without doctor's advice.
AmiodaroneNorfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with DURON 200MG TABLET:
The combination of DURON 200MG TABLET and Norfloxacin may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that DURON 200MG TABLET and Norfloxacin interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AmiodaronePimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with DURON 200MG TABLET:
The combination of DURON 200MG TABLET and Pimozide may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that DURON 200MG TABLET and Pimozide interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have other cardiac disorders, or imbalances in electrolytes, you may be at greater risk. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AmiodaroneLevofloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with DURON 200MG TABLET:
The combination of DURON 200MG TABLET and Levofloxacin may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that DURON 200MG TABLET and Levofloxacin interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AmiodaroneCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with DURON 200MG TABLET:
The combination of DURON 200MG TABLET and Cisapride may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that DURON 200MG TABLET and Cisapride interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor. Note: Cisapride is no longer available on the market. Cisapride should only be used under the supervision of a doctor.
AmiodaroneIndinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with DURON 200MG TABLET:
The combination of DURON 200MG TABLET and Indinavir may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that DURON 200MG TABLET and Indinavir interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AmiodaroneOfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with DURON 200MG TABLET:
The combination of DURON 200MG TABLET and Ofloxacin may significantly increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although DURON 200MG TABLET and Ofloxacin interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmiodaroneMoxifloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with DURON 200MG TABLET:
Taking DURON 200MG TABLET and Moxifloxacin may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking DURON 200MG TABLET and Moxifloxacin is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if advised by a doctor. If you get dizziness, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
AmiodaroneFingolimod
Critical
How does the drug interact with DURON 200MG TABLET:
The combination of DURON 200MG TABLET and Fingolimod may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that DURON 200MG TABLET and Fingolimod interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMIODARONE-200MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
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AMIODARONE-200MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Severe
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming grapefruit juice with DURON 200MG TABLET can cause an increase in DURON 200MG TABLET levels in your body, which might lead to side effects. Avoid grapefruit juice while being treated with DURON 200MG TABLET. If you suffer symptoms such as an abnormal heartbeat, chest tightness, blurred vision, or nausea, consult a doctor.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Protect your skin from sunlight while taking this medicine and for a few months after finishing the course of the treatment. Apply sunscreen lotion that has high SPF (sun protection factor). Cover your face, arms, and legs while going outside.

  • Do not drink grapefruit juice as it may increase the risk of side effects.

  • Limit caffeine intake.

  • Avoid intake of alcohol as it worsens the condition by increasing the risk of liver problems.

  • Quit smoking.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIARRHYTHMICS

DURON 200MG TABLET Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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  • Amipace 200 Tablet 10's

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  • Cordarone X Tablet 10's

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Alcohol

Unsafe

DURON 200MG TABLET may interact with alcohol and worsen the liver problems. So, it is recommended to avoid alcohol intake while using DURON 200MG TABLET.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

DURON 200MG TABLET is a category D medicine. It shows harmful effects on the fetus when given during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

DURON 200MG TABLET may be excreted in breast milk in small amounts. So, it should be avoided in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

DURON 200MG TABLET may cause vision problems. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after taking DURON 200MG TABLET.

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Liver

Caution

DURON 200MG TABLET may show an effect on the liver. So, it should be used with caution in patients with liver problems.

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Kidney

Caution

DURON 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Children

Caution

DURON 200MG TABLET should not be used in children below 12 years of age unless prescribed by a doctor.

FAQs

DURON 200MG TABLET is used to treat an illness called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (heart beats unusually fast). It also treats other types of fast or uneven heartbeats known as atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation.
DURON 200MG TABLET is an antiarrhythmic drug used to treat arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat). It acts by blocking the potassium channels in the heart and slows down heart activity. It blocks the abnormal electrical activity in the heart and normalizes the heartbeat.
Do not take grapefruit or grapefruit juice, coffee, and alcohol while taking DURON 200MG TABLET as it increases the risk of side-effects. Do not take other medicines unless prescribed by your doctor.
DURON 200MG TABLET has a toxic effect on the thyroid and may cause thyroid dysfunction. So, people with hypothyroidism should not take DURON 200MG TABLET.
Do not take DURON 200MG TABLET if you are pregnant as it may cause toxic effects to the fetus.
Prolonged use of DURON 200MG TABLET may cause toxic effects. However, your doctor may prescribe for the long-term if the benefits outweigh the risks. It may also cause proarrhythmic effects when used long-term. Proarrhythmic effects are the medication-induced occurrence of pre-existing arrhythmias.
Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a condition in which the upper and lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart cause rapid heartbeat because of an extra electrical pathway present between them.
DURON 200MG TABLET may cause low blood pressure. Let the doctor know if you have high/low blood pressure before starting DURON 200MG TABLET. Regularly monitor blood pressure while treatment with DURON 200MG TABLET.
DURON 200MG TABLET blocks the abnormal electrical activity in the heart and normalizes the heartbeat.
The warning signs of liver toxicity caused by DURON 200MG TABLET are nausea, vomiting, fatigue, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), weight loss, and abdominal pain. Consult the doctor if you notice these symptoms.
Yes, DURON 200MG TABLET is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
DURON 200MG TABLET may cause vision problems like blurred vision or visual halos around light. Consult the doctor if you experience any vision problems.
Common side-effects of DURON 200MG TABLET are blurred vision or visual halos around light. DURON 200MG TABLET may affect thyroid gland function. It may also cause skin photosensitivity (redness or rashes on the sun-exposed skin, especially the face) and tremors when you move your arms or legs. Consult your doctor if any of these effects persist or worsen over time.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
Other Info - DUR0097

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