Sotalol Viatris
Sotalol Viatris helps prevent heart rhythm problems by affecting the heart's electrical signals and is used to treat these disorders.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 80 mg once a day, or split into two doses. The maintenance dose is often 160-320 mg per day, split into two doses.
Method
Take this medicine exactly as your doctor tells you. Always take it at least one hour before a meal, as food can reduce how well your body absorbs the medicine.
The typical maximum daily dose is 320 mg, but your doctor may prescribe a higher dose if necessary.
Possible Side Effects
- •slow pulse
- •dizziness
- •lightheadedness
- •heart rhythm problems
- •palpitations
- •abnormal ECG results
- •low blood pressure
- •fluid retention (swelling)
- •chest pain
- •fainting
- •heart failure
- •rash
- •nausea
- •vomiting
- •diarrhea
- •stomach pain and heartburn
- •flatulence
- •tiredness
- •weakness
- •shortness of breath
- •fever
- •headache
- •sleep problems
- •anxiety
- •depression
- •mood swings
- •tingling in hands and feet
- •muscle cramps
- •sexual dysfunction
- •vision, hearing, and taste problems
- •decreased blood clotting cells, increasing bleeding or bruising risk
- •low blood sugar
- •poor circulation in limbs (Raynaud's syndrome) (causes cold and/or bluish fingers and toes, painful legs when walking)
- •itching, hair loss, excessive sweating, psoriasis
- •atrioventricular block
- •angina pectoris
- •bronchospasm
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to sotalol hydrochloride or any other ingredients in it.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart rhythm problems, untreated heart failure, very low blood pressure, severe circulation problems in your hands or feet (like Raynaud's syndrome), asthma or other serious breathing problems, metabolic acidosis, or severe kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, as this medicine can hide the signs of low blood sugar, making it harder to manage.
- Talk to your doctor if you have kidney problems, poor circulation in your hands and feet, or Prinzmetal's angina. Your dose might need to be adjusted.
- If you feel dizzy or faint, contact a doctor right away.
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- In rare cases, Sotalol Viatris may make psoriasis symptoms worse.
Use in Elderly Patients
Avoid use in older adults. Non-selective beta blocker. Risk of QT prolongation. Start therapy under specialist supervision. Reduce the dose in moderately severe renal impairment. Significant adverse effects include bradycardia, orthostatism, sleep disorders and bronchial contraction. . (updated 20.1.2025)