Sotalol.

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Kpaeyeh JA Jr, Wharton JM

Sotalol.

Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2016 Jun;8(2):437-52. doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2016.02.007.

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Abstract

Sotalol is effective for treating atrial fibrillation (AF), ventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and supraventricular tachycardia. Racemic (DL) sotalol inhibits the rapid component of the delayed rectifier potassium current. There is a near linear relationship between sotalol dosage and QT interval prolongation. However, in dose ranging trials in patients with AF, low-dose sotalol was not more effective than placebo. Orally administered sotalol has a bioavailability of nearly 100%. The only significant drug interactions are the need to avoid or limit use of concomitant drugs that cause QT prolongation, bradycardia, and/or hypotension.

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