Sotagard 40mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications known as 'anti-arrhythmia' drugs, used to treat arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) or any other heart condition associated with an irregular heartbeat such as fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)and tachycardia (too fast heartbeat). Arrhythmia is a problem associated with the rate of rhythm at which the heart beats.

Sotagard 40mg Tablet contains Sotalol, a beta-blocker primarily used to treat an irregular heartbeat. It works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart, which helps control the heart's uneven beating and normal beat in conditions such as atrial or ventricular fibrillation (a rapid contraction of heart muscle), atrial flutter (pounding or racing heartbeat), tachycardia (heavy heartbeat more than 100 beats/min). So, it effectively helps to treat problems associated with an irregular heartbeat by 

Sotagard 40mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. You are advised to take Sotagard 40mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as fatigue, slow heart rate, dizziness, weakness, and breathlessness. Most of these side effects of Sotagard 40mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Sotagard 40mg Tablet should be avoided if allergic to it or other components of the formulation. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, thyroid problem, heart failure, a heart valve problem, or have a history of a heart attack. Regular monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate is needed while taking Sotagard 40mg Tablet. Certain medicines like depression and mental illness medicines should be avoided while taking Sotagard 40mg Tablet.Do not abruptly stop taking Sotagard 40mg Tablet as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms like an irregular heartbeat, which can be really fatal.

Sotagard 40mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications known as 'anti-arrhythmia' drugs, containing Sotalol, primarily used to treat arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) or any other heart condition associated with an irregular heartbeat such as fibrillation and tachycardia. It works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart, which helps control the heart's uneven beating and helps to beat normally. So. it effectively helps to treat problems associated with an irregular heartbeat.

• Fatigue
• Slow heart rate
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Breathlessness

• Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Sotagard 40mg Tablet, are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, untreated phaeochromocytoma (vascular tumor of adrenal medulla), thyroid problem, heart failure, a heart valve problem, or history of a heart attack.
• Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use, including vitamins, minerals, herbal products and drugs prescribed by other doctors.
• You must closely monitor your blood pressure and heart rate while taking Sotagard 40mg Tablet.
• Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
• Lifestyle changes are beneficial in achieving optimum outcomes with Sotagard 40mg Tablet and keeping blood pressure under check.
• Do not abruptly stop taking Sotagard 40mg Tablet as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms like an irregular heartbeat which can be really fatal.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Sotagard 40mg Tablet is known to interact in patients with hypotension (low blood pressure), heart disease, kidney or liver disease, hyperthyroidism, Raynaud's disease (a blood circulation problem), asthma, severe diarrhoea.

Drug-Food Interaction: Alcohol should be avoided while taking Sotagard 40mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Sotagard 40mg Tablet is known to interact with drugs used for the treatment of high blood pressure (digoxin, amiodarone, verapamil, disopyramide, quinidine, procainamide), heart failure (verapamil, diltiazem), depression (lithium), epilepsy (phenytoin, phenobarbital), allergy (astemizole, terfenadine), antibiotics (erythromycin), malaria (halofantrine), microbial infections (pentamidine), diabetes (insulin), asthma (salbutamol), anxiety (methyldopa).

• DIGOXIN
• AMIDODARONE
• VERAPAMIL
• DISOPYRAMIDE
• QUINIDINE
• PROCAINAMIDE
• DILTIAZEM
• LITHIUM
• PHENYTOIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• ASTEMIZOLE
• TERFENADINE
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• HALOFANTRINE
• PENTAMIDINE
• INSULIN
• SALBUTAMOL
• METHYLDOPA

• Keep your weight under control with BMI 19.5-24.9.
• Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
• Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
• If you are taking alcohol then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
• Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
• Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation then immediately contact your doctor.
• Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil can help in lowering your elevated blood pressure.

• You should get regular blood tests done to monitor your sodium and potassium level, blood sugar level, kidney function, and lung function.

Arrhythmia: Arrhythmia is a condition associated with the rate of rhythm at which the heart beats. Generally, in this condition, the heart beats either too fast, too slow, or irregularly, which can lead to severe heart damage. A cardiac arrhythmia occurs when there are abnormal electrical signals in the heart. When the heart beats too fast, it is known as tachycardia; if it is too slow, it is called bradycardia. Treatment of arrhythmia includes drugs, medical procedures, implantable devices and sometimes surgery.