Is there a protocol for monitoring patients alrady taking tikosyn?

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10 Sep 2009

Yes. Tikosyn may cause new irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias). To reduce this risk, it is recommended that you stay in a facility with appropriate monitoring equipment for at least the first 3 days of therapy.

For more information see http://www.drugs.com/cdi/tikosyn.html

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