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    • BETAPACE (Brand for SOTALOL)

    • QTY 180
    • 80 MG
    • Tablet
    • Near  19947

SOTALOL (SOE ta lole) prevents and treats a fast or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It is often used to treat a type of arrhythmia known as AFib (atrial fibrillation). It works by slowing down overactive electric signals in the heart, which stabilizes your heart rhythm. It also lowers your heart rate. It belongs to a group of medications called antiarrhythmics.


BETAPACE (Brand for SOTALOL) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Hydrocortisone Valerate 0.2%, Topical cream

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during hydrocortisone treatment due to the risk of increased hydrocortisone exposure and adverse reactions. Hydrocortisone is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP3A inhibitor.

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