The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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October 5, 2009
Dronedarone (Multaq) for Atrial Fibrillation
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Dronedarone (Multaq) for Atrial Fibrillation
October 5, 2009 (Issue: 1322)
Dronedarone (Multaq - Sanofi-Aventis) has been approved by the FDA for oral treatment of atrial fibrillation and flutter. Amiodarone (Cordarone, and others) is the most effective drug for this indication, but has considerable toxicity.
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