Abstract
This case describes an 85-year-old African-American female with atrial arrhythmias on dofetilide maintenance therapy who presented to an ambulatory cardiology clinic with hypotension. The pharmacist identified a potential major drug-drug interaction between dofetilide and the thiazide diuretic, chlorthalidone. Because of the patient's hypotension, it was decided to discontinue chlorthalidone to avoid the potential drug interaction with dofetilide. A systolic BP goal of 140-145 mmHg was later achieved and maintained with the addition of low-dose amlodipine, in addition to her lisinopril. This case highlights important considerations for prescribing and monitoring dofetilide and reviews hypertension management in the elderly population.
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