Ritebeat 100 mg Tablet

Ritebeat 100 mg Tablet contains 100 mg of amiodarone in each tablet. It is an antiarrhythmic medicine used to help control certain serious abnormal heart rhythms. This prescription tablet is used when a doctor decides the benefit of rhythm control outweighs the risks of treatment.

How it works: Amiodarone helps calm overactive electrical signals in the heart so the heartbeat can stay more regular. As a tablet, Ritebeat 100 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed before it starts working to help control rhythm over time.

Ritebeat 100 mg Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this product line, so it can be useful when a doctor wants smaller dose steps, dose adjustments, or maintenance dosing after a higher initial dose. Because amiodarone dosing must be individualized, this 100 mg strength may be chosen to fine-tune therapy and reduce the chance of excess exposure compared with larger strengths.

• Atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter rhythm control
• Ventricular arrhythmias
• Prevention of recurrent serious irregular heartbeats
• Maintenance therapy after a doctor-controlled loading dose

• Swallow Ritebeat 100 mg Tablet with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you differently.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, because amiodarone dosing is highly individualized.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it the same way each day can help consistency.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Keep all follow-up visits and lab/heart checks while using this medicine.

Each Ritebeat 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of amiodarone. The number of tablets taken per day varies widely and may change over time; your doctor decides the dose based on your heart rhythm, response, and safety monitoring. Because this is a prescription antiarrhythmic, there is no one-size-fits-all maximum daily dose for every patient, and you should never adjust the amount on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Amiodarone may include:

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Tremor
• Loss of appetite
• Sensitivity to sunlight

• Ritebeat 100 mg Tablet is a strong heart-rhythm medicine and must be used only under close medical supervision.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver, thyroid, lung, or heart conduction problems before starting amiodarone.
• This medicine can make you more sensitive to sunlight, so limit sun exposure and use protection outdoors.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your doctor says it is okay, because it can raise amiodarone levels.
• Alcohol may add to dizziness or liver strain, so ask your doctor what is safe for you.
• Do not drive or do other risky tasks if you feel dizzy, tired, or have vision changes.
• Keep all ECG, blood test, thyroid, liver, and eye checks while taking this tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Certain statins such as simvastatin
• Other medicines that affect heart rhythm, including some antibiotics and antidepressants
• Grapefruit juice

Store Ritebeat 100 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.