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Sotalol is used to treat irregular heartbeats. Sotalol is in a class of medications called antiarrhythmics. It works by acting on the heart muscle to improve the heart's rhythm.
Sotalol comes as a tablet to take by mouth. Sotalol (Betapace) is usually taken twice a day and Sotalol (Betapace AF) is usually taken once or twice a day on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after or 1 hour before breakfast and your evening meal. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Sotalol exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Sotalol controls your condition but does not cure it. Continue to take Sotalol even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Sotalol without talking to your doctor. If Sotalol is stopped suddenly, it may cause chest pain or heart attack. |