Sotalol
Warnings
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-amoxapine
-arsenic trioxide
-certain antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin
-cisapride
-droperidol
-haloperidol
-hawthorn
-medicines for malaria like chloroquine and halofantrine
-medicines to control heart rhythm like amiodarone, disopyramide, flecainide, ibutilide, propafenone
-methadone
-pentamidine
-pimozide
-phenothiazines like prochlorperazine, perphenazine, thioridazine, and others
-pimozide
-ranolazine
-tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline, imipramine, nortriptyline, and others
-troleandomycin
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-clonidine
-digoxin
-dofetilide
-guanethidine
-medicines for angina or high blood pressure like diltiazem or verapamil
-medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
-medicines for diabetes
-other beta-blockers like atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol and others
-reserpine
-ziprasidone
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-diabetes
-heart or vessel disease like low blood pressure, slow heart rate, worsening heart failure, heart block, sick sinus syndrome, or Raynaud''s disease
-kidney disease
-history of low levels of potassium or magnesium
-lung or breathing disease, like asthma or emphysema
-pheochromocytoma
-recent heart attack
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to sotalol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
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