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).
1 talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication if you are 65 years of age or older. 2  Older adults should not usually take amiodarone because it is not as safe or effective as other medication(s) that can be used to treat the same condition.