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 Associated with Serious Injury and Death. Amiodarone is sold under the brand names Pacerone by Par Pharmaceutical Companies, and as Cordarone by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. This highly toxic heart drug has been associated with serious bodily injury including: