dofetilide (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Tikosyn

Dosing & Uses

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Dosage Forms & Strengths

capsule

  • 125mcg
  • 250mcg
  • 500mcg

Conversion of Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter to Normal Sinus Rhythm

QTc must be <440 msec (or <500 msec with ventricular conduction abnormalities) before initiating first dose; contraindicated if >440 msec (or >500 msec with ventricular conduction abnormalities)

Initial dose

  • CrCl >60 mL/min: 500 mcg PO q12hr
  • CrCl 40-60 mL/min: 250 mcg PO q12hr
  • CrCl 20-40 mL/min: 125 mcg PO q12hr
  • CrCl <20 mL/min: Contraindicated

Sinus Rhythm Maintenance After Conversion

  • Post initial dose adjustment based on QTc (2-3 hours after initial dose)
  • If QTc increases <15% of baseline, continue current dose
  • If QTc increases >15% or >500 msec (550 msec with ventricular conduction abnormalities) decrease dose as follows:
  • If initial dose 500 mcg q12hr, decrease to 250 mcg q12hr
  • If initial dose 250 mcg q12hr, decrease to 125 mcg q12hr
  • If initial dose 125 mcg q12hr, decrease to 125 mcg qDay

Monitoring

Must be hospitalized to initiate

Measure QTc 2-3 hours after first 5 doses during inpatient stay

Discontinue dofetilide if at any time after second dose, QTC >500 msec (550 msec with ventricular conduction abnormalities)

Not recommended

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            • amiodarone

              amiodarone, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive cardiac effects.

            • bictegravir

              bictegravir will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by decreasing renal clearance. Contraindicated. Bictegravir inhibits organic cation transporter 2 (OCT2) and multidrug and toxin extrusion transporter 1 (MATE1) in vitro. Coadministration with OCT2 and MATE1 substrates may increase their plasma concentrations.

            • cimetidine

              cimetidine increases levels of dofetilide by decreasing renal clearance. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

            • cisapride

              dofetilide increases toxicity of cisapride by QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • clarithromycin

              dofetilide increases toxicity of clarithromycin by QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • disopyramide

              disopyramide and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              disopyramide, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive cardiac effects.

            • dolutegravir

              dolutegravir will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by decreasing renal clearance. Contraindicated. Dolutegravir inhibits the renal organic cation transporter, OCT2; risk of life-threatening arrhythmias caused by increased systemic exposure to dofetilide

            • ethotoin

              ethotoin, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive cardiac effects.

            • fingolimod

              fingolimod increases effects of dofetilide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Due to increased risk of bradycardia, AV block, and torsade de pointes, concomitant use is contraindicated.

              fingolimod and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • fosphenytoin

              fosphenytoin, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive cardiac effects.

            • goserelin

              goserelin increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • histrelin

              histrelin increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • ibutilide

              dofetilide and ibutilide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • indapamide

              dofetilide and indapamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • itraconazole

              dofetilide and itraconazole both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              itraconazole will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Both drugs will increase QT interval

            • lamotrigine

              lamotrigine will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Lamotrigine may significantly increase dofetilide serum concentrations by inhibiting OCT2

            • leuprolide

              leuprolide increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • lidocaine

              lidocaine increases effects of dofetilide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive cardiac effects.

            • mexiletine

              mexiletine, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive cardiac effects.

            • pentamidine

              dofetilide and pentamidine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • phenytoin

              phenytoin, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive cardiac effects.

            • pimozide

              dofetilide and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • procainamide

              dofetilide and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              procainamide, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive cardiac effects.

            • propafenone

              propafenone, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive cardiac effects.

            • quinidine

              quinidine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              quinidine, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive cardiac effects.

            • saquinavir

              dofetilide increases toxicity of saquinavir by QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • sotalol

              dofetilide and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

              sotalol, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive cardiac effects.

            • thioridazine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of thioridazine by QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • triptorelin

              triptorelin increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Contraindicated. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            Serious - Use Alternative (129)

            • adagrasib

              adagrasib, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

            • alfuzosin

              alfuzosin and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • amiodarone

              amiodarone will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              amiodarone and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of amiodarone by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • amisulpride

              amisulpride and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

            • amitriptyline

              amitriptyline and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • amoxapine

              amoxapine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • anagrelide

              anagrelide and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • apomorphine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of apomorphine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • aripiprazole

              aripiprazole and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • arsenic trioxide

              arsenic trioxide and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of arsenic trioxide by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • artemether

              artemether and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              dofetilide and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • asenapine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of asenapine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • asenapine transdermal

              asenapine transdermal and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • atomoxetine

              atomoxetine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • azithromycin

              dofetilide increases toxicity of azithromycin by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine

              buprenorphine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              buprenorphine buccal and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              buprenorphine subdermal implant and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine transdermal

              buprenorphine transdermal and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              buprenorphine, long-acting injection and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ceritinib

              ceritinib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • chloroquine

              chloroquine increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • chlorpromazine

              chlorpromazine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cimetidine

              cimetidine will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ciprofloxacin

              dofetilide increases toxicity of ciprofloxacin by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clomipramine

              clomipramine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of clomipramine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clozapine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of clozapine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • darunavir

              darunavir increases levels of dofetilide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • degarelix

              dofetilide increases toxicity of degarelix by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • desflurane

              desflurane and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • desipramine

              desipramine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of desipramine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • digoxin

              digoxin will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • disopyramide

              dofetilide increases toxicity of disopyramide by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • donepezil

              donepezil and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • doxepin

              doxepin and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dronedarone

              dofetilide and dronedarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • droperidol

              dofetilide and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eliglustat

              eliglustat and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • encorafenib

              encorafenib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Encorafenib is associated with dose-dependent QTc interval prolongation. Avoid with drugs known to prolong QT interval.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of encorafenib by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • entrectinib

              dofetilide and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • epinephrine

              epinephrine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • epinephrine racemic

              epinephrine racemic and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eribulin

              eribulin and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for enhanced QTc-prolonging effects; if concurrent use is necessary then ECG monitoring is recommended.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of eribulin by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin base

              dofetilide and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              dofetilide and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              dofetilide and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin stearate

              dofetilide and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • escitalopram

              dofetilide increases toxicity of escitalopram by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              escitalopram increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ezogabine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of ezogabine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed, particularly when dose titrated to 1200mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.

            • fexinidazole

              fexinidazole and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels and/or prolong QT interval.

            • flecainide

              dofetilide and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive cardiac effects.

            • fluconazole

              dofetilide and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fluphenazine

              fluphenazine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • formoterol

              dofetilide and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • gadobenate

              gadobenate and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • gemifloxacin

              dofetilide increases toxicity of gemifloxacin by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • gilteritinib

              gilteritinib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • glasdegib

              dofetilide and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • granisetron

              granisetron and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • haloperidol

              dofetilide and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • hydrochlorothiazide

              hydrochlorothiazide increases levels of dofetilide by decreasing renal clearance. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

            • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

              hydroxychloroquine sulfate and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of hydroxychloroquine sulfate by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • hydroxyzine

              hydroxyzine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • imipramine

              imipramine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • inotuzumab

              inotuzumab and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of inotuzumab by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • isoflurane

              isoflurane and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • isradipine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of isradipine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ivosidenib

              ivosidenib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • ketoconazole

              dofetilide and ketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lefamulin

              lefamulin and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • levoketoconazole

              dofetilide and levoketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lithium

              lithium and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lofepramine

              lofepramine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lopinavir

              dofetilide increases toxicity of lopinavir by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lumefantrine

              dofetilide and lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • macimorelin

              macimorelin and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

            • maprotiline

              maprotiline and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of maprotiline by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • mefloquine

              mefloquine increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Mefloquine may enhance the QTc prolonging effect of high risk QTc prolonging agents.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of mefloquine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • methyclothiazide

              methyclothiazide increases levels of dofetilide by decreasing renal clearance. Contraindicated. Risk of prolonged QTc interval.

            • mifepristone

              dofetilide increases toxicity of mifepristone by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • mirtazapine

              mirtazapine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • mobocertinib

              mobocertinib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

            • moxifloxacin

              dofetilide and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nilotinib

              dofetilide and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

              nirmatrelvir/ritonavir will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration not studied. Dofetilide metabolized to a small degree by CYP3A4. Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir could potentially increase dofetilide exposure.

            • nortriptyline

              nortriptyline and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of nortriptyline by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • octreotide

              dofetilide and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • octreotide (Antidote)

              dofetilide and octreotide (Antidote) both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ondansetron

              dofetilide and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • osilodrostat

              dofetilide and osilodrostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dose dependent QT prolongation - avoid drugs known to prolong the QT interval

            • osimertinib

              dofetilide increases toxicity of osimertinib by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.

              oxaliplatin and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • panobinostat

              dofetilide and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.

            • perphenazine

              perphenazine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pimavanserin

              dofetilide and pimavanserin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may increase the risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmia.

            • pitolisant

              dofetilide and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • primaquine

              primaquine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • procainamide

              dofetilide will increase the level or effect of procainamide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • prochlorperazine

              prochlorperazine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • promazine

              promazine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • promethazine

              promethazine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • protriptyline

              protriptyline and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • quinidine

              quinidine will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of quinidine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of ribociclib by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rilpivirine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of rilpivirine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • romidepsin

              dofetilide and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sertraline

              dofetilide increases toxicity of sertraline by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sevoflurane

              sevoflurane and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • siponimod

              siponimod, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Because of the potential additive effects on heart rate, siponimod should generally not be initiated in patients taking QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties, heart rate lowering calcium channel blockers, or other drugs that may decrease heart rate. If treatment considered, obtain cardiology consult regarding switching to non-heart-rate lowering drugs or appropriate monitoring for treatment initiation.

            • solifenacin

              dofetilide increases toxicity of solifenacin by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sorafenib

              dofetilide increases toxicity of sorafenib by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sunitinib

              dofetilide increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tafenoquine

              tafenoquine will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tafenoquine inhibits organic cation transporter-2 (OCT2) and multidrug and toxin extrusion (MATE) transporters in vitro. Avoid coadministration with OCT2 or MATE substrates. If coadministration cannot be avoided, monitor for substrate-related toxicities and consider dosage reduction if needed based on product labeling of the coadministered drug.

            • tetrabenazine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of tetrabenazine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • thioridazine

              thioridazine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • toremifene

              dofetilide and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of toremifene with agents causing QT prolongation should be avoided. If concomitant use is required it's recommended that toremifene be interrupted. If interruption not possible, patients requiring therapy with a drug that prolongs QT should be closely monitored. ECGs should be obtained for high risk patients.

            • trazodone

              trazodone and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • trifluoperazine

              trifluoperazine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • trilaciclib

              trilaciclib will decrease the level or effect of dofetilide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of trilaciclib (OCT2, MATE1, and MATE-2K inhibitor) with dofetilide. Consider potential benefits of trilaciclib against risk of QT interval prolongation with increased dofetilide blood levels.

            • trimipramine

              trimipramine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

              dofetilide increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • vandetanib

              dofetilide, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.

            • vemurafenib

              vemurafenib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended.

            • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

              dofetilide increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • vorinostat

              dofetilide increases toxicity of vorinostat by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ziprasidone

              dofetilide and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            Monitor Closely (87)

            • alfuzosin

              dofetilide and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amitriptyline

              dofetilide increases toxicity of amitriptyline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amoxapine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of amoxapine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • arformoterol

              dofetilide increases toxicity of arformoterol by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atazanavir

              atazanavir increases levels of dofetilide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • azithromycin

              azithromycin and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bedaquiline

              dofetilide and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely

            • bosutinib

              bosutinib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bupivacaine

              bupivacaine, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive cardiac effects.

            • capecitabine

              capecitabine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ciprofloxacin

              ciprofloxacin and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Ciprofloxacin elicits minimal effects on QT interval. Caution if used in combination with other drugs known to affect QT interval or in patients with other risk factors.

            • citalopram

              dofetilide and citalopram both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

            • clofazimine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of clofazimine by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • crizotinib

              crizotinib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of crizotinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dabrafenib

              dabrafenib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dasatinib

              dasatinib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of dasatinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deutetrabenazine

              dofetilide and deutetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

              deutetrabenazine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

            • dolasetron

              dofetilide and dolasetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • erdafitinib

              erdafitinib increases levels of dofetilide by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider alternatives that are not OCT2 substrates or consider reducing the dose of OCT2 substrates based on tolerability.

            • ezogabine

              ezogabine, dofetilide. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.

            • floxuridine

              floxuridine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluoxetine

              dofetilide and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • fluphenazine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of fluphenazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluvoxamine

              fluvoxamine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • fosamprenavir

              fosamprenavir increases levels of dofetilide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • foscarnet

              dofetilide and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • fostemsavir

              dofetilide and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.

            • gemtuzumab

              dofetilide and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydrochlorothiazide

              dofetilide will increase the level or effect of hydrochlorothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • iloperidone

              dofetilide and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • indacaterol, inhaled

              dofetilide increases toxicity of indacaterol, inhaled by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • indinavir

              indinavir increases levels of dofetilide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • lapatinib

              dofetilide and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • lenvatinib

              dofetilide and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

            • letermovir

              letermovir increases levels of dofetilide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levofloxacin

              dofetilide and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • lofexidine

              dofetilide and lofexidine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended.

            • lopinavir

              lopinavir increases levels of dofetilide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • memantine

              dofetilide will increase the level or effect of memantine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metformin

              dofetilide will increase the level or effect of metformin by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methadone

              dofetilide and methadone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • methyclothiazide

              dofetilide will increase the level or effect of methyclothiazide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midodrine

              dofetilide will increase the level or effect of midodrine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mifepristone

              mifepristone, dofetilide. QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.

            • nelfinavir

              nelfinavir increases levels of dofetilide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • nizatidine

              nizatidine will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • ofloxacin

              dofetilide will increase the level or effect of ofloxacin by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dofetilide and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • olanzapine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of olanzapine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Limited data, including some case reports, suggest that olanzapine may be associated with a significant prolongation of the QTc interval in rare instances.

            • olodaterol inhaled

              dofetilide and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias

            • osilodrostat

              osilodrostat and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • osimertinib

              osimertinib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.

            • ozanimod

              ozanimod and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

            • paliperidone

              dofetilide and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • paroxetine

              dofetilide and paroxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pasireotide

              dofetilide and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pazopanib

              dofetilide and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • perphenazine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of perphenazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ponesimod

              ponesimod, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consult cardiologist if considering treatment. Class III (eg, amiodarone, dofetilide, sotalol) anti-arrhythmic drugs have been associated with cases of torsades de pointes in patients with bradycardia.

            • posaconazole

              dofetilide and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • propafenone

              dofetilide increases toxicity of propafenone by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • protriptyline

              dofetilide increases toxicity of protriptyline by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quetiapine

              quetiapine, dofetilide. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of quetiapine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quinine

              dofetilide will increase the level or effect of quinine by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dofetilide and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ranolazine

              dofetilide and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • rilpivirine

              rilpivirine increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

            • risperidone

              dofetilide and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • ritonavir

              ritonavir increases levels of dofetilide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • selpercatinib

              selpercatinib increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

              sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider predose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias. .

            • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

              sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of dofetilide by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider predose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias. .

            • sorafenib

              sorafenib and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sulfamethoxazole

              sulfamethoxazole will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

              sulfamethoxazole and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • tacrolimus

              dofetilide increases toxicity of tacrolimus by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • telavancin

              dofetilide and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • tenofovir DF

              tenofovir DF increases levels of dofetilide by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased toxicity. .

            • triamterene

              dofetilide will increase the level or effect of triamterene by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triclabendazole

              triclabendazole and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trimethoprim

              dofetilide will increase the level or effect of trimethoprim by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dofetilide and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • trimipramine

              dofetilide increases toxicity of trimipramine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tropisetron

              dofetilide and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • valbenazine

              valbenazine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vardenafil

              dofetilide increases toxicity of vardenafil by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vemurafenib

              dofetilide increases toxicity of vemurafenib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • venlafaxine

              dofetilide and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • verapamil

              dofetilide will increase the level or effect of verapamil by basic (cationic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voclosporin

              voclosporin, dofetilide. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voriconazole

              dofetilide and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            Minor (1)

            • isavuconazonium sulfate

              isavuconazonium sulfate will increase the level or effect of dofetilide by Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Isavuconazonium sulfate, an OCT2 inhibitor, may increase the effects or levels of OCT2 substrates.

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            >10%

            Headache (11%)

            1-10%

            Chest pain (10%)

            Dizziness (8%)

            Insomnia (4%)

            Respiratory tract infection (7%)

            Dyspnea (6%)

            Rash (3%)

            Flu-like syndrome (4%)

            Back pain (3%)

            Ventricular tachycardia (3-4%)

            Torsade de pointes (3% in HF patients and 0.9% in patients with recent MI)

            Nausea (5%)

            Diarrhea (3%)

            Frequency Not Defined

            AV block, QTc interval prolongation, torsades de pointes, ventricular arrhythmias

            Difficulty sleeping

            Liver damage

            Cough

            Paresthesia

            Angioedema

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            Black Box Warnings

            Hospitalize minimum of 3 days during initiation or reinitiation to minimize risk of induced arrhythmia

            Facility must provide CrCl calculations, continuous ECG monitoring, and resuscitation for at least 3 days when initiating or restarting therapy

            Experienced personnel who manage serious arrhythmias & setting required

            Monitoring

            • Baseline & continuous ECG during therapy
            • Do not initiate if baseline QTc >440 msec (500 msec in patients w/ ventricular conduction problems)
            • Do not initiate if heart rate <60 bpm
            • Baseline CrCl determines initial dosage; dosage adjustments determined by QTc changes
            • Reevaluate renal function and QTc q3mth or more often if medically required

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity

            Congenital or acquired long QT syndromes; do not use with baseline QTc >440 msec (500 msec with ventricular conduction abnormalities)

            Concomitant use of cation transport system inhibitors (eg, verapamil, cimetidine, trimethoprim, ketoconazole, prochlorperazine, dolutegravir and megestrol); each of these drugs cause a substantial increase in dofetilide plasma concentrations

            Severe renal impairment: CrCl <20 mL/min

            Cautions

            Atrioventricular block, bradycardia, electrolyte imbalance, patients taking potassium-depleting diuretics, moderate QT interval prolongation prior to treatment, proarrhythmic events, liver disease, renal impairment

            Coadministration of drugs that prolong QT interval and other antiarrhythmic agents: phenothiazines, cisapride, bepridil, TCAs, oral macrolides, class I or class III antiarrhythmics & amiodarone

            Grapefruit juice may increase levels; avoid concurrent use

            Magnesium and potassium serum levels should be maintained within normal range to avoid QTc prolongation

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            Pregnancy Category: C

            Lactation: excretion in milk unknown/not recommended

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Blocks channels carrying delayed rectifier potassium currents, IKr

            Markedly prolongs action potential as a result of delayed repolarization

            Absorption

            Bioavailability: >90%

            Peak Plasma Time: 2-3 hr

            Onset: 2 hr

            Duration: 4 hr

            Distribution

            Protein Bound: 60-70%

            Vd: 3-4 L/kg

            Metabolism

            50% of absorbed dose metabolized in liver by CYP3A4 to inactive metabolites

            Metabolites: No quantifiable metabolites found in plasma, 5 metabolites identified in urine

            Elimination

            Half-Life: 10 hr

            Excretion: 80% urine; <10% feces

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            Patient Education
            dofetilide oral

            DOFETILIDE - ORAL

            (doh-FET-ill-ide)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Tikosyn

            WARNING: Though this medication often gives great benefits to people with irregular heartbeat, it may rarely cause a serious new irregular heartbeat. When starting, restarting, or increasing your dose with this drug, your doctor will recommend that you stay in the hospital for at least 3 days for proper monitoring.

            USES: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation/flutter). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Dofetilide is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking the activity of certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.

            HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking dofetilide and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily. To reduce your risk of serious side effects, it is very important to take this medication exactly as prescribed.The dosage is based on your medical condition, kidney function, and response to treatment.Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, dizziness, or nausea may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest pain, fainting, faster/more irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before taking dofetilide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, liver disease.This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Dofetilide may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using dofetilide, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using dofetilide safely.Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above).During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: dolutegravir, fingolimod.Many drugs besides dofetilide may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including amiodarone, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, saquinavir, sotalol, macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin), and certain quinolone antibiotics (such as sparfloxacin), among others. (See also Precautions section.)Other medications can affect the removal of dofetilide from your body, which may affect how dofetilide works. Examples include cephalexin, hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lamotrigine, megestrol, prochlorperazine, tafenoquine, trilaciclib, trimethoprim, verapamil, among others.Avoid taking cimetidine while being treated with dofetilide. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other medications for heartburn/upset stomach.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, fainting.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as EKG, kidney function) should be done before you start taking this medication and while you are taking it. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-888-633-4298 (US) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

            Information last revised December 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

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