Sotalol

Sotalol is used to a treat life-threatening heart rhythm problem called ventricular arrhythmia. It is also used to treat heart rhythm problems called atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.This medicine belongs to the class of the beta-blockers.

It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart. As a result, the heart beats slower and at a regular rhythm.This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, treated stable heart failure, very recent heart attack (within 2 weeks), other irregular heartbeat problems (such as sick sinus syndrome), overactive syndrome disease, serious allergic reactions needing treatment with epinephrine.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Many drugs besides sotalol may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation in the EKG), including amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, macrolide antibiotics among others.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Arrhythmia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

• Sick Sinus Syndrome

• Bradyarrhythmia/Av Block

• Cardiogenic Shock

• Hypotension

• Raynaud's Disease

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Renal Failure

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Bradycardia

• Chest Pain

• Palpitations

• Oedema

• Hypotension

• Arrhythmia

• Syncope

• Rash

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Dyspepsia

• Abdominal Pain

• Flatulence

• Muscle Spasm

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Asthenia

• Light Headedness

• Sleep Disorders

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Sexual Dysfunction

• Visual Disturbances

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking Sotalol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Sotalol is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Sotalol is probably usafe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Sotalol may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Sotalol should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sotalol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
  Use of Sotalol is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Sotalol is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Sotalol is recommended.

• What is the onset of action?

  This medicine shows rapid onset of action. It get initiated within 60 minutes after its administration.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The medicine shows its effects for about 16 hrs after the drug administration.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  This medicine falls under the category of an antiarrhythmic agent. It competitively binds and blocks beta-adrenergic receptors in cardiac and smooth muscles and inhibits adrenergic stimuli. It also acts on the potassium channels of cardiac cells to alter myoelectrical conductance and reduces arrhythmia.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  One must consult a doctor in case of overdosing.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Sotalol as ingredient

• Sotalar 40mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

Sotalol is an antiarrhythmic agent. It competitively binds and blocks beta-adrenergic receptors in cardiac and smooth muscles and inhibits adrenergic stimuli. It also acts on the potassium channels of cardiac cells to alter myoelectrical conductance and reduces arrhythmia.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medicine interacts with Antacids (aluminum/magnesium), Cisapride, Sotalol, Clonidine, Amiodarone, Amitriptyline, Astemizole, Bepridil, Disopyramide, Erythromycin, Haloperidol, Imipramine, Quinidine, Pimozide, Procainamide, Thioridazine, Sparfloxacin, Gatifloxacin, and Moxifloxacin. Thus it should not be concomitantly used along with these to avoid severe complications.