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Background and Date of Approval

The U.S. FDA approved Sotalol on Feb 22, 2000. Sotalol belongs to a group of beta blocker. It is used to treat irregular heart beat.

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Sotalol works by blocking the beta-adrenergic receptors (beta blocker) present in the heart and prolonging repolarization (agent widening the action potential) which result in the regulation of the heartbeat.

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Sotalol is used to treat irregular heart beat (arrhythmia).

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Sotalol is available as a 40mg tablet which can be consumed orally with food. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.

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Warnings

 Inform your doctor if you are allergic to sotalol or any of the ingredients present in them, asthma, low blood pressure, lung, heart, liver and kidney problems. Your doctor may advise you to monitor your blood potassium and calcium level and Electrocardiogram (ECG).

Precautions

Inform your doctor if you have thyroid, psoriasis problem and it is recommended to talk with your doctor if you have any upcoming surgery. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant or while you are breastfeeding. The safety and effectiveness of the drug has not been established. Patients who have lactose intolerance should be cautious while taking the medicine.

Side Effects

The common side effects that are experienced while you are on the treatment with Sotalol are tiredness, slow rate, shortness of breath and dizziness. Inform your doctor immediately if you have allergic reactions with swelling of the face, hand, feet or ankle, lips, tongue, or throat with difficulty in swallowing or breathing.

Word Of Advice

Inform your doctor immediately if you have excessive or prolonged diarrhoea, sweating, or vomiting, or loss of appetite or thirst. Don’t overdose the medicine for the missed dose, it may cause undesirable effects in your body.

Frequently Asked Question

References

  1. Aurum Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Jan 2018] [Accessed on 28th Sep  2023],https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4126.pdf
  2. Hospira Healthcare Corporation, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on April 2017], [Accessed on 28th Sep 2023],https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/021117s015lbl.pdf

Disclaimer

The drug information on this page is not a substitute for medical advice, it is meant for educational purposes only. For further details consult your doctor about your medical condition to know if you are eligible to receive this treatment.