Dofetilide : How to Use

Dofetilide - Systemic

Brand Names

Tikosyn Dofetilide *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Patient information about dofetilide is available. Read this information carefully.

Use this drug exactly as directed by your family doctor . Do not use more or less of it and do not use it more often than your family doctor ordered. This drug works best when there is a constant amount in the body To help keep the amount constant, it is best to take the doses at the same time every day.

Dosage

The dose of dofetilide will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of dofetilide If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules that you take depends on the strength of the drug.

For oral dosage form - capsules:
- For abnormal heart rhythm:
  - Adults 125 to 500 micrograms - mcg two times a day.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you do miss a dose of this drug, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children. Overdose of dofetilide is very dangerous in young children.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.