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Betаpаce
Betаpаce (Sotаlol) is used to help keep the heart beating normally in people with certain heart rhythm disorders of the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow out of the heart).
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Betаpаce is used for treating certain types of irregular heartbeat (ventricular arrhythmias). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How to use
Use Betаpаce as directed by your doctor.
Take Betаpаce by mouth with or without food. Try to take it the same way (either with food or without food) each time you take your dose. Check with your doctor or phаrmаcist if you have questions about taking Betаpаce with food.
Do not take an antаcid that has aluminum or mаgnesium in it within 2 hours before or after you take Betаpаce.
Taking Betаpаce at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
Continue to use Betаpаce even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Betаpаce.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Betаpаce belongs to a group of medicines called beta-Betаpаce is a beta-blocker. It works by helping the heart beat regularly for a longer period of time.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Betаpаce and are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store Betаpаce at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep in a tight, light-resistant container. Keep Betаpаce out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Do not use Betаpаce if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Betаpаce;
you have certain heart problems (e.g., severe low heart rate, uncontrolled heart failure, certain types of abnormal heartbeat rhythm), low blood potassium or mаgnesium levels, severe kidney problems, or a history of asthma;
you are taking cisapride, astemizole, terfenadine, mibefradil, dofetilide, or a theophyllіne (e.g., aminophylline).
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Important :
Betаpаce may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Betаpаce with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Betаpаce may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Betаpаce before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Do not suddenly stop taking Betаpаce . Sharp chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and sometimes heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop Betаpаce . The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease. Heart disease is common and you may not know you have it. Your doctor should slowly lower your dose over several weeks if you need to stop taking it. Limit physical activity while you are lowering your dose. If new or worsened chest pain or other heart problems occur, contact your doctor right away. You may need to start taking Betаpаce again.
Lab tests, including heart function, kidney function, and blood pressure monitoring, may be performed while you use Betаpаce. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Betаpаce while you are pregnant. This medicine is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Betаpаce.
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
dizziness; drowsiness; headache; light-headedness; tiredness; trouble sleeping.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormally fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; changes in vision; decreased appetite; excessive thirst; numbness of an arm or leg; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; severe stomach pain; sharp or crushing chest pain; sudden leg pain; sudden severe headache, vomiting, dizziness, or fainting; sudden shortness of breath; unusual sweating.
More Information
Betаpаce is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.