Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Sotalol as follows: Careful follow-up regarding potassium levels in the blood is mandatory, as both hypo and hyperkalemia can cause serious life threatening arrhythmias. Sotalol is contraindicated in individuals with history of asthma, COPD, and with any other issues resulting in episodes of difficulty breathing.  Report any symptoms of exacerbation of asthma and shortness of breath immediately to your doctor. Observe compliance with any regular [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Sotalol as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of bradycardia and hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Sotalol. Sotalol has the potential to cause new arrhythmias or worsen the current arrhythmias, which is referred [...]

Patient was educated on contraindication for using Sotalol as follows: Avoid using Sotalol along with any other medications that can cause slowdown of heart rate, such as, Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers. Using them together can result in extreme slowdown of heart rate and can present an emergency. Avoid or use extreme caution using Sotalol along with any other medications that can cause reduced force of contraction of the heart muscle, such as, calcium [...]

Patient was educated on side effects of using Sotalol as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to reduced heart rate. This can reduce blood supply to the vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Sotalol can cause rapid heart rate, fluttering in the chest, shortness of breath, dizziness, and episodes of loss of consciousness. Sotalol has the potential to cause new arrhythmias or worsen the [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Sotalol as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure and heart rate reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a [...]