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Sotagard 40mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Sotagard 40mg Tablet is used to treat various types of serious irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) such as fibrillation and tachycardia. It is an anti-arrhythmic type of medicine and rapidly restores your heart to a steady and regular rhythm.

Sotagard 40mg Tablet controls the uneven beating of the heart and helps it to return to normal

Uses of Sotagard Tablet

Benefits of Sotagard Tablet

In Addison's disease

Sotagard 40mg Tablet works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart. This helps control the uneven beating of your heart and helps it to beat normally. It is normally only given by injection in a hospital when a fast response is needed or when tablets have not worked or cannot be given. This medicine thus prevents serious health problems that can sometimes be fatal and reduces your risk of death.

Side effects of Sotagard Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sotagard

  • Fatigue
  • Slow heart rate
  • Breathlessness
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness

How to use Sotagard Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sotagard 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Sotagard 40mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sotagard 40mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sotagard 40mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sotagard 40mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Sotagard 40mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Sotagard 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sotagard 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sotagard 40mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sotagard 40mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Sotagard 40mg Tablet is recommended.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor sodium and potassium level, blood sugar level, kidney function, and lung function while you are taking this medicine.
  • Notify your doctor if you have any heart or kidney problem.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Please remind your doctor you are taking this medicine every time you visit him and ask him if the medicine can be stopped.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Ethanolamine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Class III Agents- anti arrhythmic

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FAQs

Q. What does Sotagard 40mg Tablet do to the heart?

Sotagard 40mg Tablet blocks certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). This way, it helps to restore normal heart rhythm and maintains a regular, steady heartbeat.

Q. How should Sotagard 40mg Tablet be taken?

Sotagard 40mg Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Usually, it is taken once or twice daily with or without food. It is to be swallowed whole with water and not to be cut or crushed.

Q. What if I forget to take Sotagard 40mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Sotagard 40mg Tablet take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose for a forgotten dose. Do not stop taking Sotagard 40mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. This is because, sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause recurrence of irregular rhythm of heart or may be worse which can be dangerous.

Q. Is Sotagard 40mg Tablet safe?

Sotagard 40mg Tablet is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.

Q. Can Sotagard 40mg Tablet cause dizziness? How do I prevent it?

Yes. Sotagard 40mg Tablet can cause dizziness as a side effect. If this happens to you, you should sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. However, this is temporary and usually goes away as the treatment continues. Also, you should avoid alcohol while taking it, as it may worsen the dizziness.

Q. What are the warning signals of liver toxicity caused by Sotagard 40mg Tablet?

The warning signals of liver toxicity include yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), tiredness, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, pale-colored stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain or high temperature. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.

Q. What kind of vision problems occur with Sotagard 40mg Tablet?

You may experience blurred vision or see a circle around dazzling light (halos). It may also make your eyes dry or sensitive to light. It can even cause permanent blindness. Therefore, consult your doctor in case you experience any such problems while on Sotagard 40mg Tablet.

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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