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Amiodarone interaction with Mefloquine or Larium
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Amiodarone interaction with Mefloquine or Larium
by Walter-Muelken, Mar 30, 1999 12:00AM
I take amiodarone 300mg daily to control atrial fibrillation. We're going to Africa and I will have to take a malaria prophylaxis. As it is a chloroquine resistant area I will have to take Mefloquine or Lariam. Are they compatible with amiodarone? If not any suggestions for prophylaxis for malaria that don't contraindicate with cordarone?
Thanks, Walter
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD DLB, Mar 30, 1999 12:00AM
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Dear Walter
I am not personally aware of any reported interaction with amiodarone and mefloquine. However, I have not prescribed that combination myself. Check with the doctor that prescribed the mefloquine.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
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