SOTALOL 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.
SOTALOL 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
SOTALOL should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. You are advised to take SOTALOL 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 SOTALOL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
SOTALOL 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 SOTALOL. Certain medicines like depression and mental illness medicines should be avoided while taking SOTALOL.Do not abruptly stop taking SOTALOL as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms like an irregular heartbeat, which can be really fatal.
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
SOTALOL 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.
Drug-Disease Interaction: SOTALOL 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 SOTALOL.
Drug-Drug Interaction: SOTALOL 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).
Alcohol intake can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of SOTALOL, making you feel dizzy or light-headed. Therefore avoid alcohol while on treatment with SOTALOL.
SOTALOL is a category C pregnancy medicines. It is not known whether it harms the baby or not. So, it should be taken only if a doctor prescribes you.
SOTALOL is known to pass through the breast milk. So, breastfeeding women should not take SOTALOL.
SOTALOL has no or negligible effect on driving and machine operation. However, it should be noted that occasionally dizziness or fatigue may occur.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using SOTALOL. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using SOTALOL. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
SOTALOL is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not established.
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.