Sotalol is a adrenergic antagonist (non-selective β-blocker), & an antiarrhythmic medicine (Class third) useful in sustained ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation etc.
Dose: 40-80 mg (Oral)
Route: Oral
Plasma half-life: 12 hours
Duration of action: N/A
Bioavailability: 90-100%
Chemical formula: C12H20N2O3S
IUPAC name: (RS)-N-{4-[1-hydroxy-2-(propan-2-ylamino)ethyl]phenyl}methanesulfonamide
Trade name: Sotagard, Betapace, Betapace AF, Sotalex, Sotacor, Sotylize
Therapeutic uses:
Sotalol is used to treat sustained ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter etc.
Side effects: Adverse effects of Sotalol are as follows:
- Fatigue,
- Dizziness, confusion
- Headache,
- Weakness,
- Nausea, vomiting
- Shortness of breath,
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate),
- Palpitations,
- Chest pain,
- Lightheadedness,
- Swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs,
- Blurred vision
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