Pronunciation: SOE ta lol
Brand: Betapace, Betapace AF, Sorine, Sotalol Hydrochloride AF, Sotylize
120 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with 93 1060
80 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with 93 61
160 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with 93 62
240 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with 93 63
80 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with E171
80 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 80, US 12
AF 80 mg, round, orange, imprinted with M S23
AF 120 mg, round, orange, imprinted with M S24
AF 160 mg, round, orange, imprinted with M S25
80 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with 5875, V
120 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with 5876, V
160 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with 5877, V
120 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with APO, SOT 120
160 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with APO, SOT 160
240 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, SOT 240
80 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with APO, SO 80
160 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with APO, SOT 160
240 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with APO, SOT 240
120 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with APO, SOT 120
AF 80 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with APO, AF80
AF 120 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with APO, AF 120
AF 160 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with APO, AF160
120 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with BETAPACE, 120 MG
160 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with 160MG, BETAPACE
240 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with 240MG, BETAPACE
80 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with BETAPACE, 80 mg
AF 120 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 120 mg, BERLEX
AF 160 mg, oval, white, imprinted with BERLEX, 160 MG
AF 80 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 80 mg, BERLEX
120 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with E170
120 mg, round, peach, imprinted with M 310
160 mg, round, peach, imprinted with M 314
240 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with E174
80 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with 27 11, G
80 mg, round, peach, imprinted with M 305
You should not use sotalol if you have asthma, low potassium, or a serious heart condition such as severe heart failure, long QT syndrome, slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint, "sick sinus syndrome" or "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker).
You will receive your first few doses of sotalol in a hospital setting where your heart can be monitored in case the medicine causes serious side effects.
Sotalol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation within the atrium and ventricles (the upper and lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow into and out of the heart).
Sotalol is used to help keep the heart beating normally in people with certain heart rhythm disorders, such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation.
Sotalol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use sotalol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using sotalol.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Sotalol oral is taken by mouth. Sotalol injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth.
You will receive your first few doses of sotalol in a hospital setting where your heart can be monitored in case the medicine causes serious side effects.
If you already take heart rhythm medication, you may need to stop taking it when you start using sotalol. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Sotalol doses are based on age and body surface area (height and weight) in children. Your child's dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight, or is still growing.
Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea, or if you have increased thirst, decreased appetite, or are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking sotalol. This can lead to very low blood pressure, a serious electrolyte imbalance, or kidney failure.
You will need frequent medical tests. Your heart function may need to be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG). You may also need heart function tests for 1 to 2 weeks after your last dose.
Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. You may need to take sotalol for the rest of your life.
Do not skip doses or stop using sotalol without your doctor's advice. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
If you need surgery, tell your surgeon you currently use this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow liquid medicine to freeze.
Your pharmacist may prepare an oral suspension (liquid) form of sotalol. Keep the suspension at room temperature and throw away suspension any left over after 3 months of use.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect sotalol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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