Question 1

What is Sotalol used for?

Accepted Answer

Sotalol is indicated for: Ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias, Ventricular arrhythmias.

Question 2

What routes can Sotalol be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Sotalol dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Sotalol dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Sotalol a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Sotalol is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Sotalol?

Accepted Answer

Start at low dose. Proarrhythmic (torsades de pointes) especially with hypokalemia. Monitor ECG and electrolytes. Renal elimination — adjust in renal failure. Bradycardia, hypotension.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Sotalol?

Accepted Answer

Start at low dose. Proarrhythmic (torsades de pointes) especially with hypokalemia. Monitor ECG and electrolytes. Renal elimination — adjust in renal failure. Bradycardia, hypotension.

Question 7

How does Sotalol work?

Accepted Answer

Combined Class II (non-selective beta-blocker) and Class III (potassium channel blocker) antiarrhythmic. Prolongs QT interval and refractory period.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	1–3 mg/kg	q12h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	1–2 mg/kg	q12h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sotalol

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Mechanism of Action

Side effects & warnings

Species with Sotalol dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by a published primary source

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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