Generic Name - Sotalol
Category - Beta-blocker medication.
Indications
Treat irregular heartbeat.
Generic Betapace belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. Generic Betapace is given only to patients with an atrial heart arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) such as atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation happens when certain heart chambers beat too fast or irregularly. When this happens, you may feel weak and tired, or get out of breath easily. You may get an uncomfortable feeling in your chest and 'fluttering' or 'palpitations.' Generic Sotalol can help your heart return to and maintain a normal rhythm
Generic for Betapace Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Betapace is contraindicated in patients, with a prior history of hypersensitivity to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drug or any component of this formulation.
Generic Betapace should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
- asthma, bronchitis or bronchospasm
- circulation problems, or blood vessel disease (such as Raynaud's disease)
- depression
- diabetes
- emphysema, or other lung disease
- heart disease or heart failure
- heart rhythm problems
- heart valve problems
- history of low levels of potassium or magnesium
- kidney disease
- low blood pressure
- muscle weakness or disease (such as myasthenia gravis)
- pheochromocytoma
- psoriasis
- thyroid disease.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Betapace. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
- amphetamine or other stimulant drugs
- antacids (such as Tums®, Rolaids®, Maalox®, and others)
- astemizole
- certain antibiotics such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, gatifloxacin, grepafloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin
- cevimeline
- cisapride
- clonidine
- digoxin
- dofetilide
- furazolidone
- hawthorn or ginger
- linezolid
- liothyronine
- medicines for angina or high blood pressure
- medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
- medicines for diabetes
- medicines for mental depression or other mental problems
- medicines known as MAO inhibitors, such as phenelzine (Nardil®), tranylcypromine (Parnate®), isocarboxazid (Marplan®), and selegiline (Carbex®, Eldepryl®)
- medicines to control heart rhythm
- procarbazine
- some medicines for weight loss (including some herbal products, ephedrine, dextroamphetamine)
- terfenadine
- water pills (diuretics)
Generic for Betapace Dosage
The dosage of Generic Betapace prescribed to each patient will vary. Always follow your physician's instructions and/or the directions on the prescription drug label. The following dosage information includes some common doses of Generic Betapace. If your dose is different, do not follow any of the dosages described below unless your physician has approved
Generic for Betapace Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Betapace side effects are chest pain, confusion, changes in blood sugar in diabetic patients, cold hands or feet, difficulty breathing, wheezing, or shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting spells, fast or irregular heartbeat, palpitations, chest pain, less appetite or more thirst than normal, slow heart rate (fewer than 50 beats per minute), swelling of legs or ankles, unusual sweating, unusual weakness or tiredness, vomiting
Generic for Betapace and Pregnancy
Do not take Betapace if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. The effects of Generic Betapace in pregnant women have not been adequately studied.
Generic for Betapace and Breastfeeding
Do not take Betapace without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Generic for Betapace and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Betapace in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Betapace and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Betapace in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Betapace serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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