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Dofetilide

Anti arrhythmia

Description

Dofetilide is used to correct irregular heartbeat of patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter to a normal heart rhythm. Dofetilide belongs to the group of medicines known as antiarrhythmics. It works by slowing nerve impulses in the heart.

Mechanism of action

Dofetilide is an antiarrhythmic drug with Class III properties.
Dofetilide produces its antiarrhythmic actions by blocking a particular potassium current in the heart. The effect of this potassium current blockade is to make the heart less susceptible to arrhythmias.

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Mechanism of action

Dofetilide is an antiarrhythmic drug with Class III properties.
Dofetilide produces its antiarrhythmic actions by blocking a particular potassium current in the heart. The effect of this potassium current blockade is to make the heart less susceptible to arrhythmias.

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