: Classified as Category X ; it may cause fetal harm and should not be used by pregnant women. Drug Interactions :
: Contraindicated in patients with symptomatic heart failure or recent hospitalization for heart failure (NYHA Class IV or symptomatic Class II-III).
Stop other Class I or III antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol) before starting Multaq. Avoid strong (e.g., ketoconazole). ATHENA HEART [310]
The official FDA label outlines critical safety measures based on ATHENA data: :
: To determine if dronedarone could lower the risk of hospitalization due to cardiovascular events or death from any cause in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL). : Classified as Category X ; it may
: Monitor serum creatinine levels; small increases are common but should be assessed if they persist.
It is intended to reduce the risk of hospitalization for AF. 3. Safety and Contraindications Avoid strong (e
Patients with paroxysmal or persistent AF or AFL who are in sinus rhythm or who will be cardioverted.