Sotalol Tablets

Sotalol Tablets

Sotalol comes in three strengths: 40mg, 80mg and 160mg.

What are Sotalol Tablets?

Sotalol tablets belongs to a group of medicines known as beta-blockers. This medication may be used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

How does Sotalol work as a treatment for High Blood Pressure?

Sotalol works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart. It does this by slowing down your heart rate, and making your heart beat with less force. This makes it easier for your heart to pump your blood around your body, which lowers your blood pressure. When the blood pressure is lowered, the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart .
 

What is High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure is added workload to the heart and arteries. If this added  pressure continues for a long period of time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. With controlled treatment of high blood pressure these problems may be less likely to occur.
 

Emergency supplies of Sotalol:

Sotalol is a prescription only medicine and an Emergency Supply can only be issued if you are currently being prescribed this medication by your GP for high blood pressure.  You will need to fill out a questionnaire, which is then reviewed to make sure Sotalol is a suitable treatment for you. If your order is approved, your Sotalol can be sent directly to you.

Warnings and Precautions:

Always take this medication exactly as directed by your GP.

Keep out of sight and Reach of children.

Do not eat or drink grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as this can interact with the medicine.

If you are taking any new medications even over the counter medicines whilst taking Sotalol you should make your GP aware to prevent interactions.

Avoid or limit alcohol comsumption whilst taking atenolol. (Alcohol with sotalol can cause you blood pressure to drop to low and dizziness).

Ingredients:

Active ingredients: Sotalol.

How do I take Sotalol Tablets?
 

Sotalol must be used exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are unsure contact your GP.

Common dose for hypertension is:

Initially 80 mg daily in 1 to 2 divided doses, then increased to 160 to 320 mg daily in 2 divided doses, dose to be increased gradually at intervals of 2 to 3 days.

It should be taken at the same time each day, with a glass of water.

What are the side effects of Sotalol Tablets?

Common side effects:

• Acid or sour stomach
• difficulty with sleeping
• heartburn or indigestion
• pain in the arms or legs

Less common side effects:

• Changes in vision
• decreased sexual performance or desire
• loss of appetite
• mood changes
• night blindness
• passing gas
• skin rash
• weight changes

Rare side effects:

• Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• hair loss or thinning of the hair
• itching skin
• muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
• quick to react or overreact emotionally
• sensation of spinning
• severe sunburn

Any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist.

If you have any severe side effects stop use immediately and seek medical assitance as soon as possible.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.