what is the normal dose of amiodarone
In children, the dose of amiodarone is normally based on the child's body surface area (BSA), and normally ends being no more than 400 mg per day. Amiodarone can be taken with or without food, but you should always take it with a full glass of water.: Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat abnormal beating of the heart (cardiac arrhythmias). The drug has a wide range of side effects including the corneal deposits and pulmonary scarring you mentioned.
1 Your doctor will tell you what the right dose of amiodarone is for you, and this dose will be printed on the label of the pack of tablets to remind you about what the doctor said to you. 2  It is usual to take 200 mg three times a day for the first week, then 200 mg twice a day for the second week. It is very important that you take amiodarone exactly as your doctor tells you to. 2  If you are not sure what dose to take, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. 3  Try to take your doses of amiodarone at the same times each day, as this will help you to remember to take them regularly.