cordarone

Foods & drinks to be careful with

Well-established interactions for this medicine’s drug class, summarized from public health authorities. General information, not medical advice — always confirm with your pharmacist or the label.

• Grapefruit & grapefruit juice

  Watch out for: grapefruit and grapefruit juice (and, for some drugs, Seville oranges).

  Grapefruit blocks a gut enzyme (CYP3A4) that normally breaks this medicine down, so more of it can enter your blood — raising the risk of side effects.

  What to do: Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice with this medicine unless your pharmacist or the label says it's fine — check, because not every drug in a class is affected the same way.

  Source: Grapefruit Juice and Some Drugs Don't Mix — U.S. FDA

Frequently asked questions

What does Cordarone treat?

Cordarone (Amiodarone Hydrochloride) may be used to treat supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Cordarone work?

Cordarone is a antiarrhythmic. Antiarrhythmics steady an irregular heartbeat by controlling the flow of sodium, potassium, or calcium ions through heart-cell channels (or blunting adrenaline's effect), which slows or normalizes the heart's electrical signals so it beats in a more regular rhythm.

How much does Cordarone cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $3.68 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Cordarone?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cordarone. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Cordarone?

Cordarone is marketed by Wyeth Pharms Inc. You can see Wyeth Pharms Inc's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Cordarone a brand-name or generic drug?

Cordarone is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Amiodarone Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Amiodarone Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Cordarone available over the counter?

No. Cordarone is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Cordarone come in?

Cordarone is currently marketed as tablet and injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Cordarone?

Cordarone is classified as antiarrhythmic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Cordarone FDA-registered?

Cordarone is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020377. You can verify this on its official FDA label.