Antiarrhythmic Medications Monitoring

FDA-mandated side effect monitoring for patients taking chronic antiarrhythmic medications. 

Patients can expect a comprehensive visit, as we provide testing at the time of a patient’s appointment. We provide electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, chest X-rays and other appropriate lab tests. Our pharmacists have specialized training in antiarrhythmic medication management.

Medications that we monitor include:

• Amiodarone (Cordarone®, Pacerone®)
• Disopyramide (Norpace® or Norpace CR®)
• Dofetilide (Tikosyn®)
• Dronedarone (Multaq®) 
• Flecainide (Tambocor®)
• Ivabradine (Corlanor®)
• Mexiletine (Mexitil®)
• Propafenone (Rythmol® or Rythmol SR®) 
• Quinidine (Quinidex®)
• Sotalol (Betapace® or Betapace AF®)

Patients who have enrolled in this service have been shown to have better rates of compliance with the recommended monitoring tests. They have also benefited from our pharmacists’ clinical interventions, resulting in positive outcomes in their care.