What is Betapace/Sotalol used for?

This medicine is prescribed to patients with atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeats).

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.

How should Betapace/Sotalol be stored?

Store at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.

General drug information:

When should Betapace/Sotalol not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any component present in this medicine if you have have serious kidney problems or are on kidney dialysis, if you have lung disease causing shortness of breath (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema) if you have symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath when physically active or exercising, and swelling of the ankles or legs) have less appetite than normal have a very slow heartbeat and do not have an implanted artificial pacemaker

What precautions should I follow when taking Betapace/Sotalol?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you are taking blood thinners if you have stomach problems if you have peptic ulcers if you have any other medical condition like liver or kidney function impairment or heart problem

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Betapace/Sotalol?

It is important that you take the exact dose the doctor prescribed for you at the same time each day.

What are the side effects of Betapace/Sotalol?

Most severe:  Dangerous abnormal heart beats (may be fatal)

Most common: Tiredness, slow heart rate, shortness of breath, and dizziness.

Other: None

How should I take Betapace/Sotalol?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.