DURON 200MG TABLET contains ‘amiodarone’, which belongs to the class of ‘antiarrhythmic drugs. It acts by blocking the potassium channels in the heart. Irregular heartbeat occurs due to abnormal electrical activity or the impulses produced in the heart. DURON 200MG TABLET blocks these abnormal electric signals and regulates the heartbeat.

FAQs

How does DURON 200MG TABLET work?

DURON 200MG TABLET is an antiarrhythmic drug used to treat arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat). It acts by blocking the potassium channels in the heart and slows down heart activity. It blocks the abnormal electrical activity in the heart and normalizes the heartbeat.

What should be avoided when taking DURON 200MG TABLET?

Do not take grapefruit or grapefruit juice, coffee, and alcohol while taking DURON 200MG TABLET as it increases the risk of side-effects. Do not take other medicines unless prescribed by your doctor.

I have thyroid problems, can I take DURON 200MG TABLET?

DURON 200MG TABLET has a toxic effect on the thyroid and may cause thyroid dysfunction. So, people with hypothyroidism should not take DURON 200MG TABLET.

I am pregnant, can I take DURON 200MG TABLET?

Do not take DURON 200MG TABLET if you are pregnant as it may cause toxic effects to the fetus.

Can DURON 200MG TABLET be used for long-term?

Prolonged use of DURON 200MG TABLET may cause toxic effects. However, your doctor may prescribe for the long-term if the benefits outweigh the risks. It may also cause proarrhythmic effects when used long-term. Proarrhythmic effects are the medication-induced occurrence of pre-existing arrhythmias.

What is Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome?

Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a condition in which the upper and lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart cause rapid heartbeat because of an extra electrical pathway present between them.