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Suggest An Alternative Of Multaq

Have been taking Multaq for two years since Norpace became unavailable. I have paradoxyl atrial fib..Why would Multaq not keep me on NSR? I am 83 and was diagnosed with atrial fib when I was 60. What drug should I change to? YYYYY@YYYY
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Multaq(dronedarone tablets) - a class III anti-arrhythmic drug increases mortality in patients with heart failure.

This Class III agent has modest efficacy in patients with paroxysmal AF, of whom approximately 30–50% will benefit.

Amiodarone is more effective, maintaining sinus rhythm in approximately two-thirds (75%) of patients.

It can be administered to patients with heart failure and coronary artery disease. It is also a class III antiarrhythmic drug.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest An Alternative Of Multaq

Hello, Multaq(dronedarone tablets) - a class III anti-arrhythmic drug increases mortality in patients with heart failure. This Class III agent has modest efficacy in patients with paroxysmal AF, of whom approximately 30–50% will benefit. Amiodarone is more effective, maintaining sinus rhythm in approximately two-thirds (75%) of patients. It can be administered to patients with heart failure and coronary artery disease. It is also a class III antiarrhythmic drug. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist