Corvert
Corvert is a medicine used to correct irregular heart rhythms and restore a normal heartbeat.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
87 mikrog/ml
Active Ingredient
Ibutilide fumarate
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
If you weigh 60 kg or more, the usual dose is 1 mg (one 10 ml vial) given over 10 minutes. If you weigh less than 60 kg, your dose might be adjusted. A second dose can be given if needed after 10 minutes.
Method
Corvert is given as an infusion into a vein by a healthcare professional in a hospital.
Important
A maximum of two doses may be given during a single treatment session if the first dose is not effective after 10 minutes.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Different types of irregular heart rhythms (fast or slow heart rate)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Changes in your ECG
RARE
- •Chest pain (angina)
- •Ventricular fibrillation (severe irregular heartbeat)
- •Atrial fibrillation (another type of irregular heartbeat)
- •Widening of blood vessels
- •High blood pressure
- •Sudden kidney failure
Important Warnings
- Do not use Corvert if you are allergic to ibutilide or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have certain types of irregular heart rhythms (like torsades de pointes), have had a heart attack in the last month, have a long QT interval, AV block, or sick sinus syndrome.
- Do not use if you have symptoms of heart failure.
- Do not use if you have low potassium or magnesium levels in your blood.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines for heart rhythm problems. You should not take Corvert with some of these, or within 4 hours after treatment.
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- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.
- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Corvert should only be used if clearly necessary during pregnancy, and breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment.