What Is Dronedarone Used For?

Dronedarone is licensed to treat certain irregular heart rhythms known as atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. It is not approved for people currently in atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter; instead, it is used to help people stay in "normal sinus rhythm." Healthcare providers may also sometimes recommend off-label uses for dronedarone, such as for the treatment of other types of irregular heart rhythms.

Dronedarone Drug Information

What Is Dronedarone Used For?

Dronedarone (Multaq^®) is a prescription arrhythmia medicine approved for the treatment of the following medical conditions:

Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter.

Specifically, it is approved to reduce the risk of heart-related hospitalization in people who meet all of the following criteria:

Have atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter
Have other cardiovascular risk factors, such as:

Advanced age (70 years or older)
High blood pressure
Diabetes
A past stroke

Have had a recent episode of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (within the past six months)
Currently have a normal heart rhythm (or are about to be converted to a normal heart rhythm).

Dronedarone is not approved for people currently in atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Instead, it is used to help people stay in "normal sinus rhythm."

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