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amiodarone hydrochloride

Meaning of amiodarone hydrochloride: A drug used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms that have not gotten better with other drugs.

Definition of amiodarone hydrochloride

A drug used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms that have not gotten better with other drugs. Amiodarone hydrochloride affects the electrical activity of the heart. It is a type of antiarrhythmic agent. Also called Corderone.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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