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Amiodarone is a widely used antiarrhythmic agent with significant toxicities and drug interactions more likely to affect older adults. Nevertheless, data regarding amiodarone safety in this population are limited. ⋯ In this global postmarketing study, interstitial lung disease and bradycardia were more frequently reported in older adults treated with amiodarone. These findings support vigilant monitoring for these adverse events, particularly in older patients.