New research and pharmacovigilance data highlight that while amiodarone remains a highly effective antiarrhythmic, its long-term use carries distinct organ-specific risks that vary by administration ...

October 15, 2008 (Chicago, IL) — Continuous amiodarone therapy after cardioversion of chronic atrial fibrillation (AF) is more effective at maintaining sinus rhythm and yields better clinical outcomes ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Antiarrhythmic drugs can cause new, potentially deadly heart arrhythmias. Amiodarone is effective but can cause serious side effects and requires ...