| amiodarone | <drug> A coronary vasodilator used in the control of ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias, and in the management of angina pectoris. Causes significant and distinctive pulmonary toxicity. Chemical name: (2-Butyl-3-benzofuranyl)[4-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxyl]-3,5-diiodophenyl]methanone. (14 Aug 2000) |
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| tablets | Solid dosage forms, of varying weight, size, and shape, which may be molded or compressed, and which contain a medicinal substance in pure or diluted form. (12 Dec 1998) |
| tablets, enteric-coated | Tablets coated with material that delays release of the medication until after they leave the stomach. (12 Dec 1998) |