Generic Name (S): sotalol Uses This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life
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Sotalol Generic name: sotalol systemic Brand names: Betapace AF
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Sotalol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP (AF) is an antiarrhythmic drug with Class II (beta-adrenoreceptor blocking) and Class III (cardiac action potential duration prolongation) properties
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It classifies as a class III agent in the Vaughan-Williams classification system for antiarrhythmic medications due to its predominant potassium channel blocking effect
Before starting sotalol hydrochloride tablets (AF), previous antiarrhythmic therapy should generally be withdrawn under careful monitoring for a minimum of 2 to 3 plasma half-lives if the patient's clinical condition permits (see DRUG INTERACTIONS)
To minimize the risk of induced arrhythmia, patients initiated or re-initiated on Sotalol Hydrochloride Tablets (AF) should be placed for a minimum of three days (on their maintenance dose) in a facility that can provide cardiac resuscitation, continuous electrocardiographic Treating Atrial Fibrillation
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Withdraw other antiarrhythmic therapy before starting sotalol hydrochloride tablets and monitor for a minimum of 2 to 3 plasma half-lives prior to initiating sotalol hydrochloride tablets therapy if the patient's clinical condition permits [see Drug Interactions ()]
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See also: Generic Betapace AF