Formulary Monographs [SOTALOL, 2424]
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SOTALOL
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BETA ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS
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Used in acute and prophylactic management of life threatening
ventricular tachyarrhythmias as an alternative to amiodarone. |
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New or worsening of ventricular arrhythmias, fatigue, bradycardia, dizziness. C.f. prescribing in renal disease p. 36.
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Arrhythmia: 80mg twice daily initially increasing by 40-80mg every
2-3 days to a maximum of 160-320mg. |
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Sotalol crosses the placenta and should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefits justify the possible risks to the fetus.
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Sotalol is distributed in breastmilk. Use with caution in lactating women.
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