Betapace AF (Sotalol Hcl) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 25, 2012

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Betapace AF Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Betapace AF Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

BETAPACE®
(sotalol HCL) Structural Formula Illustration

BETAPACE AF (sotalol hcl) is indicated for the maintenance of normal sinus rhythm [delay in time to recurrence of atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter (AFIB/AFL)] in patients with symptomatic AFIB/AFL who are currently in sinus rhythm. Because BETAPACE AF can cause lifethreatening ventricular arrhythmias, it should be reserved for patients in whom AFIB/AFL is highly symptomatic. Patients with paroxysmal AFIB whose AFIB/AFL that is easily reversed (by Valsalva maneuver, for example) should usually not be given BETAPACE AF (see WARNINGS).

In general, antiarrhyt...

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What is Betapace AF Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Betapace AF Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

fast or pounding heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath;
feeling light-headed, fainting;
slow heartbeat;
unusual sweating, increased thirst; or
swelling, rapid weight gain.

Less serious side effects may include:

mild diarrhea, nausea, vomiting;

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What is Betapace AF Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Betapace AF Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia. It is also used to treat certain fast/irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation/flutter) in patients with severe symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath. Sotalol helps to lessen these symptoms. It slows the heart rate and helps the heart to beat more normally and regularly. This medication is both a beta blocker and an anti-arrhythmic.

HOW TO USE: See also Warning section.

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