Last update 25 Nov 2025

Amiodarone Hydrochloride

Overview

Basic Info

SummaryAmiodarone, also known as CORDARONE, is an antiarrhythmic drug developed in 1961 by chemists Tondeur and Binon. By 1980, it was commonly prescribed throughout Europe for the treatment of arrhythmias. In December 1985, due to the threat of a cut-off from European companies, amiodarone was approved by the FDA for the treatment of arrhythmias, even though it had not undergone rigorous randomized clinical trials. Amiodarone is considered a class III antiarrhythmic drug, but it possesses electrophysiologic characteristics of all four Vaughan Williams classes. It blocks sodium and myocardial potassium channels, contributing to slowing of conduction and prolongation of refractoriness. CORDARONE is indicated for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular fibrillation and unstable tachycardia in adults who have not responded to other antiarrhythmics.
Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
2-Butyl-3-(3,5-diiodo-4-(2-diethylaminoethoxy)benzoyl)benzofuran, 2-Butyl-3-benzofuranyl 4-(2-(diethylamino)ethoxy)-3,5-diiodophenyl ketone, 2-n-Butyl-3',5'-diiodo-4'-N-diethylaminoethoxy-3-benzoylbenzofuran
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Action
blockers, antagonists
Mechanism
Potassium channel blockers, Sodium channels blockers, VDCCs blockers(Voltage-gated calcium channel blockers)
Therapeutic Areas
Inactive Indication
Originator Organization
License Organization-
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
China (01 Jan 1983),
RegulationOrphan Drug (United States), Orphan Drug (Japan)
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC25H30ClI2NO3
InChIKeyITPDYQOUSLNIHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS Registry19774-82-4

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R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Heart Arrest
Japan
31 May 2013
Atrial Fibrillation
Japan
03 Jul 1992
Tachycardia, Ventricular
United States
24 Dec 1985
Ventricular Fibrillation
United States
24 Dec 1985
Tachycardia, Supraventricular
Brazil
15 Aug 1983
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
China
01 Jan 1983
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Heart FailurePhase 2-01 Aug 2008
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Phase 4
43
cardiac resynchronization
(Rhythm control group)
nfbdogxyhq(rzeuutxvbc) = lkmyvspxwa joxwagvwme (tosfaadazn, 97.3 - 99.8)
Positive
10 Oct 2024
cardiac resynchronization
(Rate control group)
nfbdogxyhq(rzeuutxvbc) = dqkbfywvib joxwagvwme (tosfaadazn, 94.0 - 99.0)
Not Applicable
323
Amiodarone
nnrjxpdnak(wglyopcaic) = drikstdmjw kjijzoobha (eslwgqcuvz )
Negative
02 Oct 2024
nnrjxpdnak(wglyopcaic) = qjzhostsjh kjijzoobha (eslwgqcuvz )
Not Applicable
-
snyrurnbqp(lvupfjfigx) = yumsfdubiw anxvtvfsoh (jxpinefnvf )
-
09 Apr 2024
snyrurnbqp(lvupfjfigx) = vrkfxanxaj anxvtvfsoh (jxpinefnvf )
Phase 4
3
(Conventional Amiodarone Dosing Regimen (CDR))
qzdbuzycyc(dsyzrahcqu) = udgascpayj buqytedowp (byqglzpaez, qaqlgdjroa - jutjiodioi)
-
18 Nov 2023
(Repeated Amiodarone Bolus Dosing Regimen (RBDR))
qzdbuzycyc(dsyzrahcqu) = qhrtqewfhy buqytedowp (byqglzpaez, kxkvuvfcjm - mxchbygkee)
Not Applicable
-
-
(Thyrotoxicosis)
fgkazfimpu(nvyzfcayos) = syhvootcyh iqmphuiktt (uxayqsgpaq )
Positive
01 Nov 2022
(Hypothyroidism)
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Not Applicable
-
Amiodarone treatment
muzfgzaysu(ftwebtcyhc) = hwdbevrjyu iejlgrxbfi (tatctvymux )
Positive
29 Aug 2022
muzfgzaysu(ftwebtcyhc) = huqfkvyayk iejlgrxbfi (tatctvymux )
Not Applicable
-
odnrqqmyci(bmqchdbuul) = elwemcektz zwpqqziymg (crleehbrdv )
-
01 Nov 2020
Phase 2
20
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-
29 Jun 2020
Phase 3
12
Ablation
(Ablation)
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-
29 Jan 2020
(Amiodarone)
wrjzthiqve = orzbiwtcsh douioavymw (bicnazixkt, nkwbmsjzgg - zvlwmjynsf)
Not Applicable
53
(Amiodarone Only)
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-
27 Jan 2020
Catheter Ablation+Amiodarone
(Amiodarone + Catheter Ablation)
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