Sotalol is a non-cardioselective β-blocker that possesses potassium channel-blocking properties. Due to the predominant potassium channel–blocking effect, this drug is classified as a class III agent in the Vaughan-Williams classification system for antiarrhythmic medications. Sotalol is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is indicated for treating hemodynamically stable ventricular tachycardia, as well as maintaining sinus rhythm, particularly in cases of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Intravenous loading of sotalol is recommended to facilitate the initiation of oral sotalol therapy.Sotalol is also used as an off-label medication for pharmacological cardioversion of atrial fibrillation, premature ventricular contractions, postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery, and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Sotalol is also used off-label in transplacental isolated sotalol therapy or in combination with digoxin for treating fetal SVT and atrial fibrillation, resulting in 85% complete or partial resolution. This activity provides a comprehensive overview of the indications, mechanisms of action, administration methods, significant adverse effects, contraindications, and monitoring protocols of sotalol, assisting clinicians in directing patient therapy effectively within the interprofessional healthcare team.
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