Sotahexal pills 80mg №20

SotaHEKSAL / SotaHEXAL

Composition and release form

Sotahexal - tablets:

1 tab. contains sotalol hydrochloride 80 and 160 mg; in packing of 20, 50 and 100 pieces.

pharmachologic effect

Sotahexal has an antiarrhythmic effect. Blocks beta1- and beta2-adrenoreceptors. Decreases heart rate, myocardial contractility, slows AV conductivity. Sotahexal increases the tone of the smooth muscles of the bronchi.

Indications

Supraventricular tachyarrhythmia: nodal tachycardia, WPW tachycardia, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation; ventricular tachycardia, ventricular premature beats.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity (including sulfonamides), chronic heart failure stage IIb-III, shock, AV blockade II-III degree, sinoatrial blockade, sick sinus syndrome, bradycardia, prolongation of the QT interval, hypokalemia, hypotension, severe peripheral circulatory disorders, obstructive diseases of the respiratory tract (including bronchial asthma), metabolic acidosis, laryngeal edema, myasthenia gravis, severe allergic rhinitis.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

In the first trimester of pregnancy, it is possible under strict medical indications, with careful analysis of all risk factors. At the time of treatment should stop

breast-feeding.

Side effects

From the nervous system and sensory organs: dizziness, headache, fatigue, sleep disturbance, confusion, paresthesia, depression. Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva (should be considered when wearing contact lenses), blurred vision (extremely rare), decreased tearing.

Since the cardiovascular system and blood (blood, hemostasis): heart failure, bradycardia, AV block, angina (in rare cases), hypotension.

On the part of the respiratory system: bronchospasm.

On the part of the digestive tract: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth.

On the part of metabolism: hypoglycemia (more often in patients with diabetes mellitus or with strict adherence to the diet).

From the genitourinary system: reduced potency.

On the part of the musculoskeletal system: feeling cold in the limbs, muscle weakness or cramps.

For the skin: skin rash, itching (rare); redness, psoriasis dermatosis, alopecia.

Dosage and administration

Sotahexal accept inside, before food, without chewing, washing down with enough liquid, on 80-120 mg / days. in 2-3 doses. With a lack of effectiveness - up to 160-240-320 mg / day. in 2-3 doses. With severe arrhythmias - up to 480 mg / day. in 2-3 doses. Increasing the dose should be carried out at intervals of 2-3 days.

Storage conditions and shelf life

Store in a cool and dark place, protected from light and moisture, at a temperature not higher than 25 ° C. Shelf life - 5 years.