title: Did you know? Why amiodarone requires diligent monitoring?
abstract: Amiodarone remains one of the most commonly prescribed antiarrhythmics effectively treating atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias. Diligent monitoring for potentially serious side effects especially in the elderly is paramount.
authors.affiliation: Educator Cardiovascular Unit and Coronary Care, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia.
authors.forename: Dorothy
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Morris
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Cameron
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000638:Amiodarone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D004347:Drug Interactions; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008133:Long QT Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016171:Torsades de Pointes / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D000638:Amiodarone