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Dofetilide and Hypokalemia

Result of checking the interaction of drug Dofetilide and disease Hypokalemia for safety when used together.

Check result:

Dofetilide <> Hypokalemia

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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Consumer:

Serum potassium should be maintained within the normal range before dofetilide treatment is initiated and should be maintained within the normal range while the patient remains on dofetilide therapy. In clinical trials, potassium levels were generally maintained above 3.6 to 4.0 mEq/L. Exercise care when using this agent in patients with hypokalemia.

Dofetilide

Generic Name: dofetilide

Brand Name: Tikosyn

Synonyms: n.a.

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