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Ventricular Fibrillation

Ventricular fibrillation is a serious abnormal heart rhythm. The lower chambers, the ventricles, quiver rather than pumping blood, which can lead to sudden cardiac death within minutes.

Cordarone

Amiodarone

100mg · 200mg

Amiodarone tablets for ventricular fibrillation and unstable ventricular tachycardia. It blocks potassium, sodium, and calcium channels in the heart.

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Key points

  • Ventricular fibrillation is the most dangerous form of abnormal heart rhythm and can cause sudden cardiac death without prompt treatment.
  • Sudden cardiac arrest can follow ventricular fibrillation, which is why it requires emergency medical care.

Common questions about ventricular fibrillation

Which medicine is listed for ventricular fibrillation?

Cordarone is the only product listed for ventricular fibrillation. It contains amiodarone, an antiarrhythmic ingredient that acts on the heart’s electrical signals to help restore a steady, normal rhythm.

What kind of medicine is used for ventricular fibrillation?

Amiodarone, the active ingredient in Cordarone, belongs to a class of antiarrhythmic medicines used for heart rhythm conditions. It acts on the ventricles to help the heart maintain a regular rhythm.

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