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Chemical structure of dronedarone A). The substance is based on a benzofuran molecule and does not possess the iodine moieties (red frame) causing thyroid problems associated with amiodarone B). The addition of a methyl sulfonyl group (green frame) decreases its lipophilicity and shortens its plasma half-life to reduce organ toxicity.
