Sotalex 80 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sotalex 80 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Sotalex 80 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Sotalex 80 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sotalex 80 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sotalex 80 is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sotalex 80 is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Sotalex 80 is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Sotalex 80mg Tablet
Introduction
Sotalex 80 is used to treat various types of serious irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) such as fibrillation and tachycardia. It is an anti-arrhythmic type of medicine and rapidly restores your heart to a steady and regular rhythm.
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Uses of Sotalex 80
Arrhythmia
Side effects of Sotalex 80
Common
Dizziness
Fatigue
Slow heart rate
Breathlessness
Weakness
How to use Sotalex 80
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sotalex 80 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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How Sotalex 80 works
Sotalex 80 is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
What if you forget to take Sotalex 80?
If you miss a dose of Sotalex 80, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor sodium and potassium level, blood sugar level, kidney function, and lung function wh ... Show more
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.
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take 1-2 hr before meals.
Adult Dose
Oral
Supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias
Adult: Initially, 80 mg/day as single or in 2 divided doses, increased gradually every 2-3 days. U ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation
30-60 Half the usual dose.
10-30 Quarter the usual dose.
<10 Not recommended.
Contraindication
Bronchial asthma or history of COPD, sick sinus syndrome, symptomatic sinus bradycardia, cardiogenic shock. 2nd and 3rd degree AV block, untreated pha ... Show more
Mode of Action
Sotalol is a non-cardioselective beta-blocker. It increases sinus cycle length, slows heart rate, decreases AV nodal conduction and increases AV nodal ... Show more
Precaution
Patients w/ well-compensated heart failure, myasthenia gravis, DM, 1st degree AV block. May mask symptoms of hyperthyroidism and hypoglycaemia. May wo ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Dyspnea (21%),Dizziness (20%),Fatigue (20%),Bradycardia (16%),Chest pain (16%),Palpitation (14%),Weakness (13%),Lightheadedness (12%)
1-10%
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Interaction
May increase risk of bradycardia w/ digoxin. May increase risk of arrhythmias w/ diuretics. May potentiate rebound HTN w/ clonidine. May prolong refra ... Show more
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