SPL Set ID: 85f2b35c-31d5-4161-b342-c781d23945a5
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Dofetilide is an antiarrhythmic drug with Class III (cardiac action potential duration prolonging) properties. Its molecular formula is C 19 H 27 N 3 O 5 S 2 and it has a molecular weight of 441.6. The structural formula is The chemical name for dofetilide is: N -[4-[2-[methyl[2-[4-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenoxy]ethyl]amino]ethyl]phenyl]-methanesulfonamide. Dofetilide USP is a white to off-white powder. It is soluble to sparingly soluble in acetone and 0.1 N hydrochloric acid, sparingly soluble in 0.1 N sodium hydroxide, practically insoluble in isopropyl alcohol and water. Dofetilide capsules contain the following inactive ingredients: corn starch, magnesium stearate and silicified microcrystalline cellulose. The empty hard gelatin capsule shell contains FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin and titanium dioxide. The capsules are imprinted with black edible ink containing black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac and strong ammonia solution. Dofetilide capsules are supplied for oral administration in three dosage strengths: 125 mcg (0.125 mg) light orange and white capsules, 250 mcg (0.25 mg) peach capsules, and 500 mcg (0.5 mg) peach and white capsules. Chemcial Structure