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These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, USP safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, USP. AMIODARONE Hydrochloride Injection, USP for intravenous use Initial U.S. Approval: 1995
Medication labelWhy this: Advisory · dailymed-prescription
Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, USP is indicated for initiation of treatment and prophylaxis of frequently recurring ventricular fibrillation (VF) and hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT) in patients refractory to other therapy. Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, USP also can be used to treat patients with VT/VF for whom oral amiodarone is indicated, but who are unable to take oral medication. During or after treatment with Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, USP patients may be transferred to oral amiodarone therapy [see Dosage and Administration ( 2)] . Use Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection, USP for acute treatment until the patient's ventricular arrhythmias are stabilized. Most patients will require this therapy for 48 to 96 hours, but Amiodarone Hydrochloride Injection may be safely administered for longer periods if necessary.
- generic_name
- amiodarone hydrochloride
- product_names
- Amiodarone Hydrochloride
- ndc
- 70518-1231, 0143-9875, 70518-1231-0, 70518-1231-1
- group
- drugs
- license
- us-gov-pd
- attribution
- Courtesy of the National Library of Medicine
- reviewed
- 2026-09-18
- language
- en