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Sotalol

· Trade Name
Betapace

· Generic Name
SOTALOL

· Drug Class
Beta blocker medication
Atrial fibrillation medication
Ventricular arrhythmia medication

· How It Works
Medication blocks beta adrenergic receptors in the heart.

· Serious Side Effects
heart arrhythmias
heart block
heart failure
lupus
QT prolongation
slow heart rate
spasm of aurways

· Common Side Effects
abnormal EKG
bradycardia
chest pain
diarrhea
dizziness
edema
fatigue
headache
low blood pressure
nausea
palpitations
shortness of breath
sweating
vomiting

Posted on September 6, 2009