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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C31H44N2O5S
Molecular Weight 556.756
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of DRONEDARONE

SMILES

CCCCN(CCCC)CCCOC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=C(CCCC)OC3=CC=C(NS(C)(=O)=O)C=C23

InChI

InChIKey=ZQTNQVWKHCQYLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C31H44N2O5S/c1-5-8-12-29-30(27-23-25(32-39(4,35)36)15-18-28(27)38-29)31(34)24-13-16-26(17-14-24)37-22-11-21-33(19-9-6-2)20-10-7-3/h13-18,23,32H,5-12,19-22H2,1-4H3

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Description
Curator's Comment: description was created based on several sources, including: https://www.drugs.com/ppa/dronedarone.html | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7fa41601-7fb5-4155-8e50-2ae903f0d2d6 | http://www.rxlist.com/multaq-drug.htm

Dronedarone is an antiarrhythmic that is FDA approved for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in patients in sinus rhythm with a history of paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). Dronedarone is multichannel blocker. Common adverse reactions include abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, asthenia and raised serum creatinine. Dronedarone has potentially important pharmacodynamics interactions: Digoxin: Consider discontinuation or halve dose of digoxin before treatment and monitor; Calcium channel blockers (CCB): Initiate CCB with low dose and increase after ECG verification of tolerability; Beta-blockers: May provoke excessive bradycardia, Initiate with low dose and increase after ECG verification of tolerability.

Approval Year

TargetsConditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
MULTAQ

Approved Use

MULTAQ® is indicated to reduce the risk of hospitalization for atrial fibrillation in patients in sinus rhythm with a history of paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) [see Clinical Studies (14)

Launch Date

1.24640638E12
Primary
MULTAQ

Approved Use

MULTAQ® is indicated to reduce the risk of hospitalization for atrial fibrillation in patients in sinus rhythm with a history of paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) [see Clinical Studies (14)

Launch Date

1.24640638E12
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
96.2 ng/mL
1600 mg single, oral
dose: 1600 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: METOPROLOL
DRONEDARONE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1386 ng × h/mL
1600 mg single, oral
dose: 1600 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: METOPROLOL
DRONEDARONE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
T1/2

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
12 h
1600 mg single, oral
dose: 1600 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: METOPROLOL
DRONEDARONE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 20-97 years
n = 3282
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: 20-97 years
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 3282
Sources:
Disc. AE: Gastrointestinal disorders, QT interval prolonged...
AEs leading to
discontinuation/dose reduction:
Gastrointestinal disorders (3.2%)
QT interval prolonged (1.5%)
Sources:
1600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Highest studied dose
Dose: 1600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 1600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
healthy, 21-40 years
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Disc. AE: Diarrhea, Nausea...
AEs leading to
discontinuation/dose reduction:
Diarrhea (6.7%)
Nausea (3.9%)
Abdominal pain upper (2%)
Abdominal pain (1.9%)
Vomiting (1.7%)
Dyspepsia (1.3%)
Nasopharyngitis (3.7%)
Upper respiratory tract infection (2.9%)
Dizziness (3.4%)
Blood creatinine increased (2.5%)
Hepatic enzyme increased (1.2%)
Blood urea increased (0.4%)
Bradycardia (2.6%)
Palpitations (1.1%)
Cardiac failure congestive (1.3%)
Cardiac failure (0.8%)
Fatigue (2.7%)
Oedema peripheral (4.2%)
Back pain (3.3%)
Arthralgia (3.1%)
Pain in extremity (2.1%)
Cough (2.2%)
Dyspnoea (2.3%)
Vertigo (1.3%)
Sources: Page: p. 103
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: NYHA Class IV heart failure | NYHA Class II - III heart failure
Age Group: adult
Sources:
Other AEs: Heart failure...
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Disc. AE: Diarrhea, Vomiting...
AEs leading to
discontinuation/dose reduction:
Diarrhea (7.6%)
Vomiting (1.5%)
Dyspepsia (3%)
Abdominal pain (1.5%)
Nasopharyngitis (4.5%)
Electrocardiogram QT prolonged (1.5%)
Blood creatinine increased (1.5%)
Hepatic enzyme increased (4.5%)
Blood urea increased (3%)
Bradycardia (1.5%)
Palpitations (6.1%)
Cardiac failure congestive (4.5%)
Cardiac failure (4.5%)
Fatigue (4.5%)
Cough (1.5%)
Hypokalemia (3%)
Vertigo (4.5%)
Sources: Page: p. 103
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Disc. AE: Diarrhea, Nausea...
AEs leading to
discontinuation/dose reduction:
Diarrhea (29%)
Nausea (8.1%)
Vomiting (3.2%)
Abdominal pain (3.2%)
Influenza (3.2%)
Upper respiratory tract infection (1.6%)
Dizziness (4.8%)
Electrocardiogram QT prolonged (3.2%)
Hepatic enzyme increased (1.6%)
Blood urea increased (3.2%)
Bradycardia (6.5%)
Palpitations (4.8%)
Cardiac failure congestive (1.6%)
Cardiac failure (1.6%)
Fatigue (3.2%)
Atrial tachycardia (4.8%)
Cough (4.8%)
Vertigo (3.2%)
Sources: Page: p. 103
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
QT interval prolonged 1.5%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 20-97 years
n = 3282
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: 20-97 years
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 3282
Sources:
Gastrointestinal disorders 3.2%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 20-97 years
n = 3282
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: 20-97 years
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 3282
Sources:
Blood urea increased 0.4%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Cardiac failure 0.8%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Palpitations 1.1%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Hepatic enzyme increased 1.2%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Cardiac failure congestive 1.3%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Dyspepsia 1.3%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Vertigo 1.3%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Vomiting 1.7%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Abdominal pain 1.9%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Abdominal pain upper 2%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Pain in extremity 2.1%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Cough 2.2%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Dyspnoea 2.3%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Blood creatinine increased 2.5%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Bradycardia 2.6%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Fatigue 2.7%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Upper respiratory tract infection 2.9%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Arthralgia 3.1%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Back pain 3.3%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Dizziness 3.4%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Nasopharyngitis 3.7%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Nausea 3.9%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Oedema peripheral 4.2%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Diarrhea 6.7%
Disc. AE
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 989
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 989
Sources: Page: p. 103
Heart failure grade 5
400 mg 2 times / day steady, oral
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 400 mg, 2 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: NYHA Class IV heart failure | NYHA Class II - III heart failure
Age Group: adult
Sources:
Abdominal pain 1.5%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Blood creatinine increased 1.5%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Bradycardia 1.5%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Cough 1.5%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Electrocardiogram QT prolonged 1.5%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Vomiting 1.5%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Blood urea increased 3%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Dyspepsia 3%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Hypokalemia 3%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Cardiac failure congestive 4.5%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Cardiac failure 4.5%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Fatigue 4.5%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Hepatic enzyme increased 4.5%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Nasopharyngitis 4.5%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Vertigo 4.5%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Palpitations 6.1%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Diarrhea 7.6%
Disc. AE
600 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 600 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 66
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 66
Sources: Page: p. 103
Cardiac failure congestive 1.6%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Cardiac failure 1.6%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Hepatic enzyme increased 1.6%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Upper respiratory tract infection 1.6%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Diarrhea 29%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Abdominal pain 3.2%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Blood urea increased 3.2%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Electrocardiogram QT prolonged 3.2%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Fatigue 3.2%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Influenza 3.2%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Vertigo 3.2%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Vomiting 3.2%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Atrial tachycardia 4.8%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Cough 4.8%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Dizziness 4.8%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Palpitations 4.8%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Bradycardia 6.5%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
Nausea 8.1%
Disc. AE
800 mg 2 times / day multiple, oral
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 800 mg, 2 times / day
Sources: Page: p. 103
unhealthy, adult
n = 62
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: atrial fibrillation | atrial flutter
Age Group: adult
Sex: M+F
Population Size: 62
Sources: Page: p. 103
OverviewDrug as perpetrator​

Drug as perpetrator​

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
likely
likely
moderate [Ki 8.12 uM]
yes (co-administration study)
Comment: dronedarone increased verapamil exposure by 1.4- fold, and nisoldipine exposure by 1.5- fold; dronedarone increased simvastatin, a sensitive CYP3A substrate, and simvastatin acid exposure by 4- fold and 2- fold, respectively;
Page: 76,89,194
no
no
no
no
no
no
not significant
not significant
not significant
not significant
not significant
not significant
not significant
weak (co-administration study)
Comment: dronedarone increased S-warfarin exposure by 1.2- fold
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strong [IC50 0.97 uM]
yes (co-administration study)
Comment: IC50 value obtained using vincristine as substrate; increased S-warfarin exposure by 1.2- fold
Page: 76,90
weak [Ki 4.37 uM]
yes (co-administration study)
Comment: dronedarone increased metoprolol exposure by 1.6- and 2.3- fold, respectively; increased propranolol exposure by 1.3- fold;
Page: 76,89,194
Drug as victim

Drug as victim

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
major
yes (co-administration study)
Comment: administration of ketoconazole resulted in a 17- to 25- fold increase in dronedarone exposure; administration with rifampicin decreased dronedarone exposure by 80%
Page: 76,89
no
no
unlikely
Tox targets

Tox targets

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Dronedarone (Sanofi-Synthélabo).
2001 May
Five novel single nucleotide polymorphisms in the CYP2C8 gene, one of which induces a frame-shift.
2002
IKr channel blockers: novel antiarrhythmic agents.
2003 Oct
Involvement of nitric oxide in amiodarone- and dronedarone-induced coronary vasodilation in guinea pig heart.
2004 Aug 2
High affinity HERG K(+) channel blockade by the antiarrhythmic agent dronedarone: resistance to mutations of the S6 residues Y652 and F656.
2004 Dec 17
[New anti-arrhythmics--hope or disappointment?].
2004 Nov
A benefit-risk assessment of class III antiarrhythmic agents.
2004 Nov
Antiarrhythmic drugs in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.
2005
[Atrial fibrillation: choice of the method of pharmacological cardioversion].
2005
[Safety of new anti-arrhythmic drugs].
2005 Apr
The novel antiarrhythmic drug dronedarone: comparison with amiodarone.
2005 Fall
In vivo and in vitro antiarrhythmic effects of SSR149744C in animal models of atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias.
2005 Feb
Dronedarone administration prevents body weight gain and increases tolerance of the heart to ischemic stress: a possible involvement of thyroid hormone receptor alpha1.
2005 Jan
This DAFNE is definitely not that DAFNE.
2005 May 25
Pharmacological treatment of atrial fibrillation: mechanisms of action and efficacy of class III drugs.
2006
[Dronedarone establishes and maintains control of sinus rhythm].
2006 Aug 23
[Dronedarone--a new therapeutic option for controlling atrial rhythm and ventricular frequency].
2006 Aug 25
Comment on dronedarone.
2006 Dec
Dronedarone: a new antiarrhythmic agent.
2006 Feb
Amiodarone inhibits thyroidal iodide transport in vitro by a cyclic adenosine 5'-monophosphate- and iodine-independent mechanism.
2006 Jun
Dose-dependent effects of oral dronedarone on the circadian variation of RR and QT intervals in healthy subjects: implications for antiarrhythmic actions.
2006 Sep
Drug evaluation: dronedarone, a novel non-iodinated anti-arrhythmic agent.
2006 Sep
Topics on the Na+/Ca2+ exchanger: pharmacological characterization of Na+/Ca2+ exchanger inhibitors.
2006 Sep
Amiodarone: a multifaceted antiarrhythmic drug.
2006 Sep
Medical management of atrial fibrillation: state of the art.
2006 Sep
Dronedarone: an emerging agent with rhythm- and rate-controlling effects.
2006 Sep
Dronedarone: an amiodarone analog for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
2007 Apr
Inhibition of the HERG potassium channel by the tricyclic antidepressant doxepin.
2007 Aug 1
In vitro effects of acute amiodarone and dronedarone on epicardial, endocardial, and M cells of the canine ventricle.
2007 Dec
Effect of dronedarone on renal function in healthy subjects.
2007 Dec
Dronedarone: in quest of the ideal antiarrhythmic drug.
2007 Fall
Pharmacological inhibition of TRalpha1 receptor potentiates the thyroxine effect on body weight reduction in rats: potential therapeutic implications in controlling body weight.
2007 Jan
Comparative antiarrhythmic efficacy of amiodarone and dronedarone during acute myocardial infarction in rats.
2007 Jun 14
A review of the investigational antiarrhythmic agent dronedarone.
2007 Mar
Antiarrhythmics for maintaining sinus rhythm after cardioversion of atrial fibrillation.
2007 Oct 17
Na+/Ca2+ exchange inhibitors: a new class of calcium regulators.
2007 Sep
Acute in vitro effects of dronedarone, an iodine-free derivative, and amiodarone, on the rabbit sinoatrial node automaticity: a comparative study.
2007 Sep
Maintaining sinus rhythm--making treatment better than the disease.
2007 Sep 6
Relationship among amiodarone, new class III antiarrhythmics, miscellaneous agents and acquired long QT syndrome.
2008
[Amiodaron for treatment of perioperative cardiac arrythmia: a broad spectrum antiarrythmetic agent?].
2008 Dec
Anti-arrhythmic drug therapy for atrial fibrillation: current anti-arrhythmic drugs, investigational agents, and innovative approaches.
2008 Jun
Increased mortality after dronedarone therapy for severe heart failure.
2008 Jun 19
Dronedarone: a new treatment for atrial fibrillation.
2008 Nov
New antiarrhythmic drugs for atrial fibrillation: focus on dronedarone and vernakalant.
2008 Oct
[Current pharmacological management of atrial fibrillation management by practice cardiologists - news from congress in Munich].
2008 Sep
Dronedarone for the control of ventricular rate in permanent atrial fibrillation: the Efficacy and safety of dRonedArone for the cOntrol of ventricular rate during atrial fibrillation (ERATO) study.
2008 Sep
New horizons in antiarrhythmic therapy: will novel agents overcome current deficits?
2008 Sep 22
Trial watch: novel antiarrhythmic agent shows promise in Phase III trial.
2009 Apr
Major recent trials in cardiovascular diseases.
2009 Mar
New pharmacological options for patients with atrial fibrillation: the ATHENA trial.
2009 May
Patents

Sample Use Guides

One tablet of 400 mg twice a day with morning and evening meals.
Route of Administration: Oral
In isolated ventricular myocytes, dronedarone inhibited rapidly activating delayed-rectifier K+ current (I(Kr)) (median inhibitory concentration [IC50] /= 30 uM).
Name Type Language
DRONEDARONE
EMA EPAR   INN   MART.   MI   VANDF   WHO-DD  
INN  
Official Name English
dronedarone [INN]
Common Name English
METHANESULFONAMIDE, N-(2-BUTYL-3-(4-(3-(DIBUTYLAMINO)PROPOXY)BENZOYL)-5-BENZOFURANYL)-
Systematic Name English
SR33589
Code English
SR-33589
Code English
DRONEDARONE [VANDF]
Common Name English
N-(2-BUTYL-3-(4-(3-(DIBUTYLAMINO)PROPROXY)BENZOYL)BENZOFURAN-5-YL)METHANESULFONAMIDE
Common Name English
DRONEDARONE [EMA EPAR]
Common Name English
Dronedarone [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
DRONEDARONE [MI]
Common Name English
DRONEDARONE [MART.]
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
WHO-VATC QC01BD07
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LIVERTOX NBK548208
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NDF-RT N0000175426
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WHO-ATC C01BD07
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NCI_THESAURUS C47793
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Code System Code Type Description
WIKIPEDIA
DRONEDARONE
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DRUG BANK
DB04855
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NDF-RT
N0000185503
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PRIMARY P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors [MoA]
RXCUI
233698
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PRIMARY RxNorm
PUBCHEM
208898
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MESH
C118667
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID3048653
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HSDB
7928
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MERCK INDEX
M4768
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PRIMARY Merck Index
NDF-RT
N0000182137
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PRIMARY Cytochrome P450 2D6 Inhibitors [MoA]
IUPHAR
7465
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CAS
141626-36-0
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EVMPD
SUB06408MIG
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DAILYMED
JQZ1L091Y2
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL184412
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NDF-RT
N0000190114
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PRIMARY Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitors [MoA]
CHEBI
50659
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NCI_THESAURUS
C65485
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INN
7382
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FDA UNII
JQZ1L091Y2
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DRUG CENTRAL
4112
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