Amiodarone: action, side effects mnemonic
6 P's:
Prolongs action potential duration
Photosensitivity
Pigmentation of skin
Peripheral neuropathy
Pulmonary alveolitis and fibrosis
Peripheral conversion of T4 to T3 is inhibited -> hypothyroidism
Another mnemonic for the amiodarone side effects
" Plz Check PFT, LFT, TFT "
- Plz- Photosensitivity, Pigmentation
- Check for Corneal deposits
- PFT- Pulmonary fibrosis
- LFT- Liver damage (pseudoalcoholic liver injury)
- TFT- Thyroid dysfunction
