Betapace Alternatives Compared
| Betapace (sotalol) | Sotalol | Magnesium sulfate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ventricular Arrhythmia. Betapace may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Arrhythmia, Atrial Flutter. Sotalol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hypomagnesemia, Ventricular Arrhythmia, Seizure Prevention, Barium Poisoning. Magnesium sulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Ventricular Arrhythmia
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| More about Betapace (sotalol) | More about Sotalol | More about Magnesium sulfate | ||||||||||||||||
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Betapace has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Sotalol has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 60 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Magnesium sulfate has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all Betapace side effects |
View all Sotalol side effects |
View all Magnesium sulfate side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Sotalol prices |
View all Magnesium sulfate prices |
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| Other sotalol brands include: Betapace AF, Sorine, Sotalol Hydrochloride AF, Sotylize | Betapace, Betapace AF, Sorine, Sotalol Hydrochloride AF, Sotylize | Epsom Salt | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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12 hours |
12 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 645 drugs are known to interact with Betapace:
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A total of 645 drugs are known to interact with Sotalol:
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A total of 107 drugs are known to interact with Magnesium sulfate:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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October 30, 1992 |
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