Indications
Treats life-threatening arrhythmias, including ventricular tachyarrhythmias and symptomatic non-sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmia. Also used to prevent paroxysmal atrial tachycardia or fibrillation, and paroxysmal AV re-entrant tachycardias (both nodal and those involving accessory pathways). Given for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia following cardiac surgery, and to help maintain normal heart rhythm after cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or flutter.
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Pharmacology
Sotalol is a non-cardioselective beta-blocker that lengthens the sinus cycle and slows the heart rate. It also decreases AV nodal conduction while increasing AV nodal refractoriness, and it prolongs AV monophasic action potentials. However, it lacks intrinsic sympathomimetic and membrane-stabilising properties.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Its use during pregnancy should be avoided unless clearly necessary, since it crosses the placenta and may slow the baby's heart rate (foetal bradycardia). Mothers being treated with Sotalol should not breastfeed.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.