Its vasodilatory action can decrease cardiac workload and consequently myocardial oxygen consumption. Most patients will require this therapy for 48 to 96 hours. Amiodarone 540 mg over 18 hours. Amiodarone also requires protection from light. However, light protection is not required during drug administration, only during storage prior to admixture.
Amiodarone forms a precipitate when mixed with sodium bicarbonate and deemed incompatible.
Cordarone Intravenous drug package insert from Wyeth Laboratories Inc 2.