Amiodarone
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| Formula | C25H29I2NO3 |
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| IUPAC ID | (2-{4-[(2-butyl-1-benzofuran-3-yl)carbonyl]-2,6-diiodophenoxy}ethyl)diethylamine |
| Excretion | Primarily liver and bile |
| Metabolism | Liver |
| Trade name | Cordarone, Nexterone, others |
| Elimination half-life | 58 d (range 15–142 d) |
| Bioavailability | 20–55% |
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| ID | 2173691 |
About Amiodarone
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat and prevent a number of types of irregular heartbeats. This includes ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and wide complex tachycardia, as well as atrial fibrillation and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.