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Amiodarone

Amiodarone is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

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What it's used for

Amiodarone is used for the treatment of documented, life-threatening recurrent ventricular fibrillation and recurrent hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia in adults when other agents fail or cannot be tolerated.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

Dosage must be individualized based on the severity of the arrhythmia and patient response, using the lowest effective dose.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Boxed warning / key safety info

Amiodarone can cause severe pulmonary toxicity, hepatic injury, and cardiac toxicity, and is intended only for life-threatening arrhythmias due to its substantial toxicity.

Common side effects

Serious adverse reactions include pulmonary toxicity, liver injury, worsened arrhythmias, visual impairment, thyroid abnormalities, slow heart rate, and nerve problems.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Amiodarone 200mg Tablet

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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Tab is a membership and prescription-discount program—not insurance, and not a substitute for it. $0 pricing applies to medications on the current covered generic list with active membership, at participating pharmacy locations nationwide or through mail order, and is subject to change. Mail-order home delivery is preferred for recurring prescriptions; activation, availability, and delivery timing apply. This page is for general reference, drawn from FDA-approved drug labeling, and is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can determine if a medication is right for you.