Sotalol hydrochloride is used as a potent beta adrenergic antagonist, prolongs the action potential and increases the refractory period. Sotalol hydrochloride is also considered a non-selective β blocker and a potassium channel blocker with an IC50 of 43 μM.
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Applications
Sotalol hydrochloride is used as a potent beta adrenergic antagonist, prolongs the action potential and increases the refractory period. Sotalol hydrochloride is also considered a non-selective β blocker and a potassium channel blocker with an IC50 of 43 µM.
Solubility
Soluble in phosphate buffered saline, DMSO, ethanol, water, and methanol.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Ward, D.E.; Camm, A.J.; Spurrell, A.J. The acute cardiac electrophysiological effects of intravenous sotalol hydrochloride. Clinical Cardiology. 1979, 2, (3), 185-191.
- Axel Alt.; Henrike Potthast.; Juergen Moessinger.; Barbara Sickmüller.; Helga Oeser. Biopharmaceutical characterization of sotalol-containing oral immediate release drug products. Clinical Cardiology. 2004, 58, (1), 145-150.