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Dofetilide Tikosyn Uses Treats irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Belongs to a class of drugs called antiarrhythmics. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone. How To Use APPEARANCE: Capsule. Your doctor will start you on this medicine in the hospital in order to check your heart rhythm and find the right dose for you. You will need to stay in the hospital a minimum of 3 days so the doctor can monitor your progress. This medicine comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Chest pain. Severe diarrhea. Sweating more than usual. Unusually fast or uneven heartbeat. Vomiting, loss of appetite or thirst. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to dofetilide. Do not use this medicine if you are also using cimetidine (Tagamet®), trimethoprim (Proloprim®), trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim®, Septra®), ketoconazole (Nizoral®), verapamil (Calan®), prochlorperazine (Compazine®), or megestrol (Megace®). You should not use this medicine if you have a heart condition called "long QT syndrome," or severe kidney disease. Missed Dose If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Drug Interactions Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have any heart problems or kidney disease. Make sure anyone who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. If you go to the hospital or to a new doctor, give them a list of all the medicines and supplements that you are using. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

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