Betapace AF Drug and Prescription Information, Side Effects, Use, and Dosage

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Betapace AF (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Betapace AF (Oral)

Betapace AF (Oral) Medication Classification

SOTALOL (By mouth)

Betapace AF (Oral) Brandname

Betapace AF, Betapace, Sorine

Betapace AF (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Sotalol (SOE-ta-lole) Treats an irregular heartbeat. This medicine is a beta blocker.

When To Not Use Betapace AF (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of beta blocker medicine (such as atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol, Corgard®, Inderal®, Lopressor®, Toprol®, Tenormin®), or if you have asthma, or certain heart problems. Talk with your doctor about what these heart problems are.

How Should You Use Betapace AF (Oral)

Tablet

  • Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
  • It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach.
  • Never share your medicine with anyone.
    • If a dose is missed:
  • If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If your next regular dose is less than 8 hours away, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
  • Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Proper Betapace AF (Oral) Storage

Store Betapace AF (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Betapace AF (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Betapace AF (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

  • Some drugs should not be taken together because they can interact. A drug interaction may cause mild to very serious medical problems. It can also make one of the drugs not work properly or make it too strong.
  • There are many drugs that can interact with sotalol. This especially includes medicines for asthma, chest pain (angina), diabetes, or high blood pressure, or epinephrine to treat severe allergic reactions. Tell your doctor if you are using any of these medicines, or if you are using other medicines to treat your irregular heartbeat.
  • If you use an antacid, take it 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking sotalol.

Betapace AF (Oral) Warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have emphysema, bronchitis, kidney disease, overactive thyroid, diabetes, or severe allergic reactions.
  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor, or you may develop life-threatening heart problems. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
  • This medicine may raise or lower your blood sugar, and it may cover up symptoms of very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
  • This medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
  • Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.
  • If you stop using this medicine, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor.

Betapace AF (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Chest pain (may be related to your disease and not a side effect)
  • Fainting or severe dizziness
  • Slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
  • Swelling of your feet or ankles
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Wheezing or trouble breathing
    • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Feeling dizzy, drowsy, or depressed
  • Trouble having sex
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness