Ibutilide (i-BYOO-ti-lide)

Used to treat irregular heartbeats, also known as arrhythmias.

Brand Name(s):

Corvert

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you use other medicines for heart problems. Some heart medicines are amiodarone, digoxin, disopyramide, quinidine, Cordarone®, Lanoxin®, Norpace®, or Quinaglute®.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you use any medicine for depression such as amitriptyline, desipramine, fluoxetine, imipramine, Norpramin®, or Prozac®.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease.
• Tell your doctor if you have congestive heart failure or abnormal heart rhythms.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
• Change in how much or how often you pass urine.
• Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeats.
• Severe headache, light-headedness, or fainting.
• Shortness of breath, cold sweat, or bluish-colored skin.
• Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Nausea.
• Headache.