Sotalol Hcl (Af)
Sotalol HCl (AF) 80MG
What is Sotalol Hcl (Af)?
Sotalol HCl (AF) is a medication primarily prescribed for the management of atrial fibrillation and flutter, as well as ventricular arrhythmias. It operates as a non-selective beta-blocker with additional antiarrhythmic properties, class III, which helps to slow the heart rate and normalize its rhythm. Sotalol must be used under strict medical supervision due to its potential to cause serious cardiac side effects.Side Effects
- Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, feet, or ankles
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Chest pain, cough, trouble breathing
Warnings
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, angina, low blood pressure, lung or breathing problems, thyroid problems, or a history of heart attack.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment with Betapace®.
- This medicine may cause the following problems: Increased risk of heart failureHeart rhythm problem, including QT prolongationChanges in blood sugar levels
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- Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, feet, or ankles
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Chest pain, cough, trouble breathing
- Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting
- Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
- Fainting, dizziness, lightheadedness
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, angina, low blood pressure, lung or breathing problems, thyroid problems, or a history of heart attack.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment with Betapace®.
- This medicine may cause the following problems: Increased risk of heart failureHeart rhythm problem, including QT prolongationChanges in blood sugar levels
- This medicine may cover up signs of low blood sugar in patients with diabetes or who are fasting (including surgery, not eating regularly, vomiting).
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
- This medicine may make you dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand up slowly if you feel dizzy or lightheaded.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Sotalol Hcl (Af) Coupons & Prices
Sotalol HCl (AF) 80MG
What is Sotalol Hcl (Af) ?
Sotalol HCl (AF) is a medication primarily prescribed for the management of atrial fibrillation and flutter, as well as ventricular arrhythmias. It operates as a non-selective beta-blocker with additional antiarrhythmic properties, class III, which helps to slow the heart rate and normalize its rhythm. Sotalol must be used under strict medical supervision due to its potential to cause serious cardiac side effects.
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