Sotalol
Information about Sotalol
Sotalol uses
Sotalol is used in the treatment of Arrhythmia.
How sotalol works
Sotalol is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
Common side effects of sotalol
Fatigue, Slow heart rate, Breathlessness, Muscle pain, Proarrhythmia, Qt interval prolongation, Sweating, Increased levels of blood fat, Pulmonary edema, Low blood platelets, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
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Expert advice for Sotalol
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor sodium and potassium level, blood sugar level, kidney function, and lung function while you are taking this medicine.
- Notify your doctor if you have any heart or kidney problem.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Please remind your doctor you are taking this medicine every time you visit him and ask him if the medicine can be stopped.
Frequently asked questions for Sotalol
Sotalol
Q. What does Sotalol do to the heart?
Sotalol blocks certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). This way, it helps to restore normal heart rhythm and maintains a regular, steady heartbeat.
Q. How should Sotalol be taken?
Sotalol should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Usually, it is taken once or twice daily with or without food. It is to be swallowed whole with water and not to be cut or crushed.
Q. What if I forget to take Sotalol?
If you forget a dose of Sotalol take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose for a forgotten dose. Do not stop taking Sotalol without consulting your doctor. This is because, sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause recurrence of irregular rhythm of heart or may be worse which can be dangerous.