AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE vs PROPAFENONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE and PROPAFENONE HYDROCHLORIDE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE	PROPAFENONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	68/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$3.68 /30	~$10.51 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE	PROPAFENONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Fresenius Kabi USA	Rising
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Capsule, extended release, Tablet
Drug class	Antiarrhythmic	Antiarrhythmic
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 2 to 10 hours (immediate-release) in the ~90% of adults who are extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers
Treats	Supraventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation	Atrial Fibrillation, Supraventricular Tachycardia

amiodarone hydrochloride propafenone hydrochloride

Rating

68/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$3.68 /30

~$10.51 /30

Type

Active ingredient

AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE

PROPAFENONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Fresenius Kabi USA

Rising

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Capsule, extended release, Tablet

Drug class

Antiarrhythmic

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 2 to 10 hours (immediate-release) in the ~90% of adults who are extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers

Treats

Supraventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation, Supraventricular Tachycardia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Amiodarone Hydrochloride or Propafenone Hydrochloride?

By our independent rating, Propafenone Hydrochloride scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Amiodarone Hydrochloride. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Amiodarone Hydrochloride or Propafenone Hydrochloride?

Amiodarone Hydrochloride costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $3.68 vs $10.51 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Amiodarone Hydrochloride and Propafenone Hydrochloride?

Amiodarone Hydrochloride contains Amiodarone Hydrochloride, while Propafenone Hydrochloride contains Propafenone Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.