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Atrial fibrillation - Management
What are the usual maintenance doses of amiodarone?
- Amiodarone is usually initiated in secondary care. Primary care practitioners may be expected to continue prescribing amiodarone and monitor the person for adverse effects (depending on locally agreed shared care guidelines).
- The usual maintenance dose is 200 mg daily, or less if appropriate.
Basis for recommendation
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