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Sotalol In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Sotalol$ <\/p>\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Produces a prolongation of action potential duration and refractory period, via selective inhibition of potassium channels (Class III antiarrhythmic).<\/li>\n
Also has non-selective beta-adrenergic blocking effects, but considered a weak beta-blocker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Sotalol<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, less so supraventricular arrhythmia (most associated with accessory pathway).<\/li>\n
Used most commonly in dogs with ventricular arrhythmias secondary to myocardial disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Sotalol in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs: <\/strong><\/p>\n
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0.5\u20133 mg\/kg p.o. q12h. Start with lower doses if myocardial function is reduced.<\/li>\n
Anecdotal doses starting at 0.5 mg\/kg i.v. given over 2 min, up to 3 times (to a total dose of 1.5 mg\/kg i.v.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cats: <\/strong><\/p>\n
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10\u201320 mg\/cat p.o. q12h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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