Neurological side effects of amiodarone Review article

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Published: Mar 31, 2013
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amiodaron, side effects, central and peripheral nervous system

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Marta Lipowska
Klinika Neurologii, I Wydział Lekarski, Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny
Andrzej Opuchlik
Klinika Neurologii, I Wydział Lekarski, Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny
Marek Postuła
1. Klinika Kardiologii Zachowawczej i Nadciśnienia Tętniczego, Centralny Szpital Kliniczny MSW w Warszawie. 2. Katedra i Zakład Farmakologii Klinicznej i Doświadczalnej, Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny
Dariusz A. Kosior
1. Klinika Kardiologii Zachowawczej i Nadciśnienia Tętniczego, Centralny Szpital Kliniczny MSW w Warszawie. 2. Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet im. Kazimierza Pułaskiego w Radomiu

Abstract

Neurological side effects of amiodarone are not infrequent and are typically found in 20–40% patients treated. Both central and peripheral neurological side effects can be present and majority of them are related to long term high dose oral treatment. Management of these side effects is focused on symptomatic treatment. In order to minimize the side effects lowering the dose or even discontinuing of the drug may be necessary.

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Lipowska , M., Opuchlik , A., Postuła , M., & Kosior , D. A. (2013). Neurological side effects of amiodarone. Cardiology in Practice, 7(1), 13-16. Retrieved from https://www.journalsmededu.pl/index.php/kwp/article/view/1573
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