About dronedaro ne
Antiarrhythmic medicine
Used for
- Helps maintain normal heart rhythm in certain adults with atrial fibrillation or flutter.
Usual adult dose
400 mg twice daily with morning and evening meals.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort
- Slow heartbeat
- Skin rash
- Raised liver enzymes
Important warnings
- Not for permanent atrial fibrillation or severe heart failure.
- Can cause serious liver injury; liver monitoring may be needed.
- Avoid in severe heart failure or significant liver disease.
- May prolong the heart’s electrical rhythm and cause dangerous arrhythmias.
Pregnancy
Not recommended during pregnancy; human safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment because drug transfer into milk is possible.
Interactions
- Avoid strong CYP3A inhibitors, such as ketoconazole and clarithromycin.
- Avoid medicines that prolong the QT interval or cause torsades de pointes.
- Can raise digoxin and some statin levels.
- Grapefruit may increase dronedarone levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.