Betapace
Indicated to manage ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias to mitigate the risk of life-threatening heart rhythm irregularities.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Sotalol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Betapace vary by country.
Betapace details
- Conditions
- Ventricular Arrhythmias · Atrial Fibrillation
- Alternative names
- Sotacor
- Therapeutic class
- Class III Antiarrhythmic
- Pharmacological class
- Non-selective Beta-blocker
- Minor side effects
- fatigue; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- bradycardia; dyspnoea; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- amiodarone; diuretics; calcium channel blockers
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy caution advised. Avoid during breastfeeding.
Contraindications
asthma; bradycardia; second or third degree heart block; uncompensated heart failure
Precautions and warnings
regular ecg monitoring required; electrolyte imbalance must be corrected before treatment
Serious side effects
torsade de pointes, requires immediate medical attention; heart block, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to manage ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias to mitigate the risk of life-threatening heart rhythm irregularities.
Mechanism of action
Sotalol acts as a non-selective beta-adrenoreceptor antagonist and also exhibits Class III antiarrhythmic properties by prolonging the cardiac action potential, which helps stabilize heart rhythm.
What you will receive
Betapace is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb and do not ship the original Betapace.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Sotalol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Betapace
Betapace is a recognised brand of Sotalol, an active ingredient used to manage Ventricular Arrhythmias and Atrial Fibrillation. This medicine is also sold as Sotacor. Bristol-Myers Squibb manufactures the product, which is supplied as a tablet in the 40mg strength.
Buying Betapace online
Betapace is registered across 13 markets, including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability extending to Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. Patients can have this medication ordered online with delivery across the region, supporting expats who may struggle to find specific brands in local stores. Generic Sotalol, much of it made in India, offers a far more affordable option than the branded version, ensuring consistent access to therapy for heart rhythm conditions.