What is the dosage for amiodarone?

Answer 1

The typical initial dosage of amiodarone for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias is 150 mg administered intravenously over 10 minutes, followed by a continuous infusion of 1 mg/min for the next six hours. After this, the infusion rate may be reduced to 0.5 mg/min for maintenance. For oral administration, the usual starting dose is 800-1600 mg per day for 1-3 weeks, followed by a maintenance dose of 100-400 mg per day. Dosages may vary based on the specific condition being treated and patient response. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized dosing.