COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF DRUG INDUCED ARRHYTHMIA

In accordance with the present invention, novel methods and formulations are provided for treating and preventing the incidence of drug-induced pro- arrhythmia, including torsades de pointes. The methods and formulations comprise a combination of a drug that induces torsade de pointes, such as Class HI antiarrhythmics, certain antimicrobials, antihistamines, antidepressants, antipsychotics, diuretics, with an aspirin and/or a statin. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods for treatment comprise azimilide and aspirin and/or a statin. These compositions may be administered by different routes, including orally. In certain embodiments where the antiarrhythmic is azimilide it may be administered orally in a dose of about 25 mg to about 300 mg.