Prescription Required.
Is the active ingredient in this medication.
Sotalol is used to treat irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter), and to prevent a heart attack in people who have already had one.
Sotalar 40mg Tab (Sotalol) works by slowing down the heartbeat and making the heart beat more regularly. It also blocks the effects of adrenaline, a hormone that speeds up the heart. It is classified as a beta-blocker.
Store sotalol at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.
The dosage of sotalol will vary depending on your individual needs and the condition being treated. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage for you.
Common side effects of sotalol include fatigue, dizziness, nausea, headache, and shortness of breath. Less common side effects include slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, and difficulty breathing.
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking sotalol, as it can increase the risk of side effects.
Sotalol can cause dizziness, so it's important to avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
Sotalol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. It should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks.
Sotalol is not recommended for children unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.
Sotalol is primarily eliminated by the kidneys, so patients with kidney problems may require dose adjustments.
Sotalol can affect the liver, and patients with liver problems should be closely monitored.
Your healthcare provider
The medication's package insert
National Institutes of Health (NIH): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): https://www.fda.gov/
