Dofetilide

Common brands: Tikosyn, Lasix, Metoprolol, Metoprolol Tartrate, Warfarin Sodium

Top reporter: Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc

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10,379
Total Reports
2,462
Serious Reports
807
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (7.78%)

Patient Demographics

Male
4,791
Female
4,524

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Dofetilide.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 ATRIAL FIBRILLATION 1,062
10.4%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,026
10.1%
3 DYSPNOEA 607
5.9%
4 DIZZINESS 556
5.4%
5 FATIGUE 527
5.2%
6 DEATH 483
4.7%
7 ELECTROCARDIOGRAM QT PROLONGED 446
4.4%
8 HEADACHE 391
3.8%
9 MALAISE 322
3.2%
10 DIARRHOEA 319
3.1%
11 DRUG INTERACTION 298
2.9%
12 NAUSEA 291
2.9%
13 ASTHENIA 287
2.8%
14 HEART RATE INCREASED 287
2.8%
15 ARRHYTHMIA 265
2.6%
16 CARDIAC DISORDER 251
2.5%
17 OFF LABEL USE 242
2.4%
18 COUGH 231
2.3%
19 PALPITATIONS 222
2.2%
20 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 218
2.1%
21 FALL 217
2.1%
22 CHEST PAIN 213
2.1%
23 WEIGHT DECREASED 200
2.0%
24 PNEUMONIA 196
1.9%
25 FEELING ABNORMAL 186
1.8%
26 PAIN 181
1.8%
27 VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA 174
1.7%
28 INSOMNIA 171
1.7%
29 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 169
1.7%
30 TORSADE DE POINTES 164
1.6%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.