Sotagard : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Sotagard Benefits & Uses

Sotagard is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Arrhythmia

Other Benefits

Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial flutter

Sotagard Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Sotagard Related Warnings

Is the use of Sotagard safe for pregnant women?

Sotagard is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Sotagard safe during breastfeeding?

Sotagard should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Sotagard on the Kidneys?

Sotagard rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sotagard on the Liver?

Sotagard is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Sotagard on the Heart?

Side effects of Sotagard rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Sotagard with Other Drugs

Sotagard should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfuzosin

Moderate

Caffeine

Amlodipine

Mild

Paracetamol

Sotagard Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sotagard unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Sotagard

Is this Sotagard habit forming or addictive?

Sotagard is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Sotagard you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Sotagard should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Sotagard is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Sotagard Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sotagard

Sotagard may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Sotagard

Consuming Sotagard with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

See all substitutes for Sotagard

Sotalar Tablet - ₹116
Solet Tablet - ₹76
Sotalol Tablet - ₹110
Sotagard Tablet - ₹7

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1152-1153

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 148

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Betapace AF® (sotalol hydrochloride)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Betapace® (sotalol hydrochloride)

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