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NEXTERONE, which has a generic name of amiodarone hydrochloride, is a premixed injection that can be used to treat ventricular arrhythmias. It is used to help the heart beat at a normal pace in patients with life-threatening irregular heartbeat disorders. It is in the drug class Antidysrhythmics, III and is administered intravenously with a prescription from a physician. NEXTERONE is produced and distributed by Baxter International. It is offered in two different sizes: 100 milliliters and 200 milliliters.
NEXTERONE can be used for the beginning of treatment and prophylaxis of frequently recurring ventricular fibrillation (VF) and hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT) in patients whose bodies are resistant to other therapy. The bags in which the solution comes are designed to facilitate healthcare professionals with the distribution of the medicine, even when there may be stressful situations. The company behind the product states it can be used in various healthcare contexts, including emergency rooms, intensive care units (ICUs), cardiology departments, catheterization laboratories, long-term care facilities, and during emergency medical services.
There are some side effects that may occur when using NEXTERONE:
- hives
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face
- lightheadedness
- wheezing
- chest pain
