Betapace or Sorine: 80 mg orally every 12 hours initially; increased as needed to 120-160 mg every 12 hours (2-3 days between increments) to 160-320 mg/day divided every 8-12 hours; up to 480-640 mg/day may be required if benefits outweigh increased adverse effects Atrial Fibrillation/...
Sotalol is a beta-blocker with antiarrhythmic properties that affects the heart and circulation within the atrium and ventricles (the upper and lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow into and out of the heart).
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INDICATIONS AND USAGEOral Sotalol hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of documented ventricular arrhythmias, such as sustained ventricular tachycardia, that in the judgment of the physician are life-threatening. Because of the proarrhythmic effects of Sotalol (see WARNINGS ), including a 1.5 ...
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, particularly torsade de pointes (TdP). The risk of TdP can be reduced by adjustment of the sotalol dose according to creatinine clearance and by monitoring the ECG for excessive increases in QTc. (5.1) ...