Tikosyn

Tikosyn is a brand name of dofetilide, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

TIKOSYN (dofetilide - capsule; oral)

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  Manufacturer: PFIZER
  
  Approval date: October 1, 1999
  
  Strength(s): 0.125MG, 0.25MG, 0.5MG ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Tikosyn been approved?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Tikosyn available.

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Tikosyn. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Anti-arrhythmic agents
  Patent 4,959,366
  Issued: September 25, 1990
  Inventor(s): Cross; Peter E. & Thomas; Geoffrey N. & Arrowsmith; John E.
  Assignee(s): Pfizer Inc.
  A series of [N-alkyl-N-(nitro-, alkylsulphonamido, or amino-phenalkyl)amino]-alkyl, alkoxy or alkylthio phenyl derivatives having utility as anti-arrhythmic agents.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • September 25, 2012
    
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    Patent use: TREATMENT OF CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA
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  Dofetilide polymorphs
  Patent 6,124,363
  Issued: September 26, 2000
  Inventor(s): Appleby; Ian Colin & Newbury; Trevor Jack & Nichols; Gary
  Assignee(s): Pfizer Inc.
  The invention relates to the substantially pure dofetilide polymorphs P162, P162a and P143, and to processes for the preparation of, compositions containing and to the uses of, such polymorphs.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • October 9, 2018
    
  
  

See also...

• Tikosyn Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Tikosyn Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Tikosyn Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Tikosyn AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Dofetilide Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Dofetilide Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Dofetilide Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Dofetilide AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)