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Sorine
Sotalol-Oral


Sorine is a beta-blocking agent used to treat serious heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias).

ALTERNATE NAMES

Sotalol, Sotalol Hcl, Betapace, Betapace Af

 
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sorine
Sotalol, Sotalol Hcl, Betapace, Betapace Af

Uses
Sorine is a beta-blocking agent used to treat serious heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias).


Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include slow pulse, dizziness, fainting, weakness, seizures, and loss of consciousness.

How To Use
  • Take Sorine by mouth on an empty stomach as prescribed.
  • Be sure to follow instructions closely.
  • Do not increase your dose, skip any doses or take this more often than directed.
  • If you use antacids (e.g., aluminum, magnesium, calcium- containing products), do not take them at the same time as sotalol.
  • Take the antacid 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking sotalol.
  • Do not stop taking Sorine suddenly without your doctors approval.
  • In some cases, your condition may become worse if the medication is abruptly discontinued.

Side Effects
  • Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, stomach upset, or blurred vision may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • Other common side effects reported include cough, decreased sexual desire, trouble sleeping, reduced concentration, altered taste, dry skin, or muscle aches.
  • If any of these effects continue or worsen, notify your doctor immediately.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, skin rash, sore throat, breathing trouble, mental confusion, trouble urinating, easy bruising or bleeding.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fainting, irregular heartbeat.
  • To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
  • Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects.
  • Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if Sorine causes you to feel drowsy or dizzy.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you have: pre-existing kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, thyroid disease, diabetes, any allergies.
  • Sorine should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Since small amounts of Sorine are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: medication for blood pressure (e.g., clonidine), anti-diabetic drugs, calcium channel blockers (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem), antacids, St John s wort, arbutamine, aspirin/NSAIDS (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen).
  • Report other drugs which affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as: dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, procainamide, sparfloxacin, water pills (diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide).
  • Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
  • Do not take any over-the-counter medication for allergies or cough or colds without consulting your doctor or pharmacists.
  • Many of the products contain ingredients which may interact with Sorine s effects.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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