Sotalol
non-selective competitive beta-adrenergic receptor blocker that also exhibits Class III antiarrhythmic properties
Sotalol (brand names Betapace, Betapace AF, Sorine, and Sotylize) belongs to a group of medicines called beta blockers. It is used to treat atrial fibrillation and other conditions that cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).[3] It starts to work after about 4 hours, but it can take 2 to 3 days to fully take effect.[3]
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Trade names | Betapace, Sorine, Sotylize, others[1] |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a693010 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
Drug class | Beta blocker |
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Bioavailability | 90–100%[2] |
Metabolism | Not metabolized[2] |
Elimination half-life | 12 hours[2] |
Excretion | Kidney Mammary gland (In lactating individuals)[2] |
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Formula | C12H20N2O3S |
Molar mass | 272.36 g·mol−1 |
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Chirality | Racemic mixture |
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Related pages
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change- ↑ "Sotalol Hydrochloride Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (July 2009). "Sotalol: Full Prescribing Information" (PDF). Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sotalol: medicine to treat an irregular heartbeat". nhs.uk. 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2024-06-05.