In the U.S., the most common type of dam is the embankment dam. These are large dams made out of soil and rock which use their weight to hold back water. To prevent water from moving through them, embankment dams also have a thick waterproof core. The Tarbela Dam in Pakistan is the worldâs largest embankment dam.
A: Amiodarone (Cordarone) is an antiarrhythmic drug used to keep the heart beating normally in patients with life-threatening heart rhythm disorders of the ventricles (lower chambers of the heart).
Amiodarone may cause lung damage that can be serious or life-threatening.Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any type of lung disease or if you have ever developed lung damage or breathing problems while taking amiodarone.