Sotalol Tablets
This medication is indicated to manage abnormal heart rhythms and developed to support a steady cardiac rate.
Strengths: 40mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Sotacor
- Therapeutic class
Beta blocker
- Pharmacological class
Non-selective beta blocker
- Contraindications
asthma; bradycardia; heart block; uncompensated heart failure
- Precautions and warnings
do not discontinue abruptly; monitor ECG; use caution in diabetes
- Minor side effects
dizziness; fatigue; cold extremities
- Moderate side effects
bradycardia; dyspnoea; sleep disturbances
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
calcium channel blockers; diuretics
- Age restrictions
Adult use recommended.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Excreted in milk.
Serious side effects
torsades de pointes — requires immediate medical attention; heart failure — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This medication is indicated to manage abnormal heart rhythms and developed to support a steady cardiac rate.
Mechanism of action
Sotalol acts as a non-selective beta-blocker that also prolongs the cardiac action potential, stabilizing heart rhythm.
Sotalol Tablets
This medication is indicated to manage abnormal heart rhythms and developed to support a steady cardiac rate.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Sotalol
- Listed indication(s): Arrhythmia
Available option
- 120 tablets - 40 mg1339-40-mg-16162