Wyeth Cordarone I.V.
Executive Summary
Pediatric use of intravenous amiodarone not recommended in revised labeling for the antiarrhythmic, Wyeth-Ayerst states in a recent "Dear Healthcare Professional" letter. While the company is "aware that Cordarone I.V. is used off-label to treat arrthythmias in pediatric patients," there have been reports of "gasping syndrome" in neonates following I.V. delivery of drugs containing benzyl alcohol, the letter states