Dofetilide

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Mar 20, 2025

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Dofetilide

Common Brands:

Tikosyn

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Class III antiarrhythmic drugs

Forms:

Capsule

Administration:

Oral (by mouth)

Therapeutic Uses:

  • To treat atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
  • To prevent recurrent atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter and maintain normal sinus rhythm

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Dofetilide (Tikosyn) Drug Class

Dofetilide (doe-fet-ill-ide) belongs to a group called class III antiarrhythmic drugs.

Dofetilide (Tikosyn) Age Range

Dofetilide is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this drug in children younger than 18 years of age have not been established.