The pharmacist caring for a patient with a dysrhythmia understands the effects of which drug can last 4-8 weeks after the drug is discontinued because it has an extended half-life that can exceed 100 days?

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Amiodarone has an extended half-life that can exceed 100 days, which means its effects can last 4-8 weeks after the drug is discontinued. This is due to its extensive tissue uptake and slow release from tissues.

The Pharmacist Caring for a Patient with a Dysrhythmia Understands