Patient was educated on side effects of using Amiodarone as follows: Amiodarone can deposit in the skin leading to a bluish discoloration and can precipitate episodes of severe photosensitivity. Amiodarone deposition can also occur in the cornea and liver, especially with high doses and result in visual disturbances and alteration of liver functions with hepatitis. Amiodarone deposition can also occur in the thyroid gland, especially with high doses and can result in either hyper or [...]

Patient was educated on side effects of using Amiodarone as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to reduced heart rate. This can reduce blood supply to the vital organs, such as, brain and results in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Amiodarone can cause rapid heart rate, fluttering in the chest, shortness of breath, dizziness, and episodes of loss of consciousness. Amiodarone has the potential to cause new arrhythmias or worsen the [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised for using Amiodarone as follows: Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As Amiodarone undergoes metabolism in the liver and is largely excreted through the biliary route, it can stay in circulation for longer time and can be toxic in individuals with liver and biliary dysfunction. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered for thyroid functions, as patients taking amiodarone are at significant risk for [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised for using Amiodarone as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of bradycardia and hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Amiodarone. Amiodarone has the potential to cause new arrhythmias or worsen the current arrhythmias, which is referred [...]

Patient was educated on contraindication for using Amiodarone as follows: Avoid using Amiodarone along with any other medications that can cause slowdown of heart rate, such as, Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers. Using them together can result in extreme slowdown of heart rate and can present an emergency. Amiodarone is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally slow heart rates, as Amiodarone can potentiate the risk for heart block. Amiodarone is contraindicated in individuals with history [...]