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sotalol /so·ta·lol/ (so´tah-lol) a non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocking agent used as the hydrochloride salt in the treatment of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias.
sotalol [so′tah-lol] a noncardioselective beta-adrenergic blocking agent, used as the hydrochloride salt in treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. sotalol [so´tah-lol] a non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocking agent, used as the hydrochloride salt in treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
sotalol Betapace®, Sotacor® Cardiology A class II beta blocker that ↑ myocardial action potential duration, ↑ cardiac refractory period, lengthens QT interval; sotalol is used for conduction block, A
Fib, torsade de pointes, angina, HTN, suppress PVCs, ventricular tachyarrhythmias Adverse effects Proarrhythmia due to ↑ β blockade; it may aggravate pre-existing arrhythmias–eg, sinus bradycardia, provoke new arrhythmias–eg,
torsade de points–±2.5%, exacerbate CHF, hypotension, bronchospasm, fatigue, dizziness, dyspnea, headache. See β-blocker, SWORD. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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