dofetilide

English

Chemical structure of dofetilide

Etymology

Probably from (sulfonami)do- +‎ phe(nyl)eth(yl) +‎ -ilide (“Class III antiarrhythmic”).

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /doʊˈfɛt.əˌlaɪd/

Noun

dofetilide (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) An oral class III antiarrhythmic agent used for treatment and prevention of atrial fibrillation and flutter.