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, Atrial Flutter, Ventricular Arrhythmia. Sotalol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hypomagnesemia, Seizure Prevention, Ventricular Arrhythmia, 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 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% 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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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 The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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12 hours |
12 hours |
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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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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 612 drugs are known to interact with Betapace:
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A total of 612 drugs are known to interact with Sotalol:
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A total of 105 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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October 30, 1992 |
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N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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