Applications
AMIODARONE (a MEE oh da rone) prevents and treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
 
Description
What is this medication? AMIODARONE (a MEE oh da rone) prevents and treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.
 
Preparation
Amiodarone is prepared by a multistep chemical synthesis, involving reaction of iodobenzene with diethylamine followed by subsequent transformations.
 
Chemical Properties
Amiodarone is a white to slightly yellow crystalline powder with low solubility in water, recognized for its complex molecular structure and antiarrhythmic properties used in cardiac treatments.
 
Definition
Amiodarone is a medication used to treat irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) and is classified as a class III antiarrhythmic agent.