When used in reference to time, date almost exclusively refers to a specific 24 hour period that begins at midnight and ends at 11:59pm. When used this way, the date will be specified with a year (CE or BCE), the name of the month, and the number of the day within that month.
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as persistent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug.
The Side Effects of Amiodarone. The side effects of amiodarone often take weeks or months (or even years) to develop, so anyone taking this drug must be vigilant as long as the drug is used. Furthermore, the side effects of amiodarone tend to be very unusual for antiarrhythmic drugs - or for any drug, for that matter.