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Generic: sotalol View All Brands Sorine, Sotalol Hydrochloride AF, Sotalol Hydrochloride, Betapace, Betapace AF A non-cardioselective beta blocker - Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: amoxapine arsenic trioxide certain antibiotics like gatifloxacin, grepafloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin, telithromycin cisapride droperidol haloperidol hawthorn levomethadyl maprotiline medicines for malaria like chloroquine and halofantrine medicines to control heart rhythm methadone other beta- blockers like atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol and others pentamidine phenothiazines like prochlorperazine, perphenazine, thioridazine, and others pimozide ranolazine tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline, imipramine, nortriptyline, and others vardenafil ziprasidone This medicine may also interact with the following medications: antacids certain antibiotics such as clarithromycin and erythromycin clonidine digoxin medicines for angina or high blood pressure medicines for colds and breathing difficulties medicines for diabetes This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? You will be started on this medicine in a specialized facility for the first two or more days of treatment. Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check your heart rate and blood pressure regularly while you are taking this medicine. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your heart rate and blood pressure should be, and when you should contact him or her. Your doctor or health care professional also may schedule regular blood tests and electrocardiograms to check your progress. Because your condition and the use of this medicine carry some risk, it is a good idea to carry an identification card, necklace or bracelet with details of your condition, medications, and doctor or health care professional. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or pain while you are taking this medicine without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients may increase your blood pressure. If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or health care professional that you are taking this medicine.
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