| name: | Rx Sotalol |
| also known as: | Rx Betapace; Rx Beta-Cardone; Rx Sotacor |
| also see: | Beta Blockers |
| description: | Adult Dosing Ventricular Arrhythmia 80-160 mg PO bid starting w/ 80 mg PO bid and increase dose q3d Str. 80 mg, 120 mg, 160 mg, 240 mg Glossary Rx Terms |
| signs & symptoms: | Contraindications/Cautions asthma sinus bradycardia 2nd and 3rd degree AV block prolonged QT syndrome caution if diabetes mellitus, Pregnancy, sick sinus syndrome, impaired renal function Serious Reactions torsades de pointes ventricular arrhythmia congestive heart failure Common Reactions nausea vomiting diarrhea edema syncope hypotension headache fatigue bradycardia dyspnea arrhythmia chest pain palpitations asthenia dizziness sleep disturbance Pregnancy Class: B Lactation: Safe; maternal medication usually compatible with breast-feeding> Metabolism: ? Excretion: urine DEA: not controlled Mechanism of Action: non-selective beta blocker |
Last updated 3/25/2003