Amiodarone Blood Test
The amiodarone test measures the amount of amiodarone in blood.
Description
Amiodarone is a type of heart medication called an antiarrhythmic. This test is used to monitor therapeutic levels of the medication for the treatment of heart rhythm problems, and to evaluate suspected amiodarone toxicity.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- slow heartbeat
- nausea
- blurred vision
- lightheadedness
- fainting