Drug Uses
Cordarone is used to treat a variety of different types of fast, abnormal heart rhythms (these are known as tachyarrhythmia). It is used for severe rhythm disorders when other treatments are not effective or cannot be used.

How Taken
Use Cordarone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
• Cordarone comes with an additional patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully and reread it each time you get Cordarone refilled.
• Cordarone is best taken with food. However, it is more important to take it consistently with regard to meals. If you take it with food, try to always take it with food to improve absorption of this medicine. If you prefer to take it on an empty stomach, then always try to take it on an empty stomach.

Class and Mechanism
Cordarone is an anti arrhythmic. It works by stabilizing the heart rhythm in conditions in which the heart is beating too fast or in an irregular rhythm.

Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.