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Tag sotalol
CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Beta-Blocker Overdose

Updated 2nd July 2024 OVERVIEW TOXICODYNAMICS TOXICOKINETICS RISK ASSESSMENT Onset Propanolol Patient factors General clinical features Propanolol (“sodium channel blocker masquerading as a beta blocker”) Sotalol MANAGEMENT Resuscitation Supportive care and monitoring Investigations Decontamination Enhance elimination Antidotes Disposition CONTROVERSIES References…

CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Sotalol

Sotalol: anti-arrhythmic; low doses = non-selective beta receptor antagonist; high doses = prolongs action potential