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What Are The Repercussion Of Amiodarone Overdose?
Question: patient took amiotorone 25mg as her morning dose and again in the evening by accident , She has a face maker and pulse is normal. Is there cause for alarm
Brief Answer:
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for sending the query.
A single extra dose of amiodarone should not cause any type of harm or side effect.
I would recommend to resume the medication at the prescribed dose tomorrow.
If for some reason there are any unusual symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath or blurred vision please contact your physician.
Thank you again for sending the query.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for sending the query.
A single extra dose of amiodarone should not cause any type of harm or side effect.
I would recommend to resume the medication at the prescribed dose tomorrow.
If for some reason there are any unusual symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath or blurred vision please contact your physician.
Thank you again for sending the query.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
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