Question

What are the toxicities of amiodarone?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Common side effects of amiodarone include thyroid disorders, corneal deposits which lead to visual disturbances, liver problems, bluish discoloration of the skin, and photosensitivity (easy sunburning). The most feared side effect of amiodarone, by far, is pulmonary (lung) toxicity.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The three main complications of long-term amiodarone use are pulmonary toxicity, thyroid disease and liver toxicity. Pulmonary toxicity progresses slowly in the setting of amiodarone use, may be subtle initially and is the most common cause of death related to amiodarone therapy.