Ibandronate
Corvert (ibutilide) is an antiarrhythmic medication used in hospitals to treat irregular heart rhythms, specifically atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. It works by helping to restore normal heart rhythm by affecting the electrical activity of the heart. This medication is administered intravenously under medical supervision due to the risk of serious heart rhythm disturbances.
Corvert is an IV antiarrhythmic drug used to rapidly convert atrial fibrillation or flutter to normal heart rhythm in monitored hospital settings.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 180599
- Generic
- Corvert
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Corvert is used for the acute termination of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter lasting less than 90 days. It is typically considered when other medications like beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers have been ineffective or contraindicated.
Corvert is a Class III antiarrhythmic agent that works by blocking potassium channels (IKr) and activating slow inward sodium current, which prolongs the action potential duration and refractory period in cardiac tissue. This helps break abnormal electrical circuits in the atria and restores normal rhythm.
Corvert must be administered in a hospital setting with continuous ECG monitoring due to the risk of potentially life-threatening arrhythmias, including Torsades de Pointes. It is generally not recommended for patients with severe heart failure, low blood pressure, recent heart attack, or significant electrolyte abnormalities. Common side effects include headache, nausea, and irregular heartbeat during conversion.
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