What it's used for
Sotalol hydrochloride tablets are antiarrhythmic medications used to treat life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and to maintain normal sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation or flutter.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The initial adult dosage is 80 mg twice daily, which can be increased in increments of 80 mg/day every 3 days up to a maximum daily dose of 320 mg.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
Sotalol can cause life-threatening ventricular tachycardia associated with QT interval prolongation and must be initiated in a facility with cardiac resuscitation and continuous ECG monitoring.
Common side effects
The most common adverse reactions include fatigue, slow heart rate, shortness of breath, proarrhythmia, weakness, and dizziness.
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