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What is effect of betapace (sotalol)?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Betapace (sotalol): Is used for heart arrhythmias. It is a beta-blocker that acts to decrease calcium conduction in heart muscle, hence reduces heart rate.

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Answered 3/2/2019

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