Sotagamma
Drug name: Sotagamma
Other names used:
- Betapace®
- Sotacor®
- Sotalex®
Active Ingredients:
- Sotalol
Therapeutic actions: Sotagamma belongs to a class of drugs called class III antiarrhythmic agents. The drug works by blocking the potassium ion channels in the heart and also exerts affinity to β- adrenergic receptors thus having certain properties of beta-blockers. By blocking the potasium channels repolarization of the heart muscle is prolonged thus increasing the QT interval and slowing the automaticity and the blocking of β-adrenergic receptors leads to decreased AV conduction.
Indications: The drug is indicated in the following conditions:
- Ventricular arrhythmia
- Fibrillations
- Refracteric forms
- Tachycardia
- AV tachycardia in anomalies of the conducting system
- Supraventricular arrhythmia
- Tachycardia during thyreotoxicosis
- Exertional angina
- Arterial hypertension
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Treatment of myocardial infraction
Contraindications and cautions: The drug should not be used in the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation
- Cardiac insufficiency stage 4 by HYNA
- AV blockage second and third degree
- Sinoatrial blockage
- Syndrome of sinus node weakness
- Cardiogenic shock
- Severe arterial hypotension
- Increased QT interval
- Sinus bradycardia
- Severe peripheral blood flow dysfunction
- Pharyngeal edema
- Severe allergic rhinitis
The use of the preparation should be discussed with your health care provider in the following conditions:
- Bronchial Obstructive syndrome
- Psoriasis
- Diabetes
- Hypoglycemia
- Pheochromoblastoma
- Renal insufficiency
- Metabolic acidosis
- Hypokalemia
- Hypomagnemia
- Old age
- Pregnancy
- Lactation period
The drugs belongs to FDA pregnancy category B.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Sotagamma will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:
- Allergic reaction of different genesis: photosensitivity, erythematous rash, angioneurotic swelling, anaphylactic reaction.
- CNS: dizziness, headache, asthenia, irritability, depression, sleep disturbance, paresthesia, vision impairment, keratoconjunctivitis, decreased delacrimation, tiredness, confused mental state, change in sensitivity and coordination of movement, peripheral neuropathy.
- Cardio-vascular system: expressed bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac insufficiency, syncope, peripheral blood flow dysfunction, increased QT interval, proarrhythmic effect, AV blockage, collapse, leukopenia, eusinophilia.
- Respiratory system: dyspnoe, chest pain(angina), lung swelling, bronchospasm.
- Gastro-intestinal tract: Nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhea, appetite changes, decreased body weight, abdominal pain, dry mouth, anorexia.
- Locomotor system: arthralgia, back pain, arthritis, muscle pain, seizures.
- Urogenital system: peripheral swelling, impotence, decreased libido.
- Other: alopecia, prurigo, increased levels of triglycerides, hypoglycemia, withdrawal syndrome.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Sotalol, please read the information provided with Sotagamma or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Sotalol. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following drugs or groups of drugs:
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Barbiturates
- Phenotiasin derivatives
- Narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics
- Vasodilatators
- Diuretics
- MAO inhibitors
- Peripheral miorelaxant
- Heart glycosides
- Calcium antagonists
- Antibiotics
- NSAID's
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Sotagamma with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
