Description

IV preparation

• Clear, colourless solution 10mg/ml in 4ml ampoules. No antibacterial agent.

• During Pharmacy hours scan drug chart to Pharmacy for dispensing.  Outside Pharmacy hours, contact Ward 23B (Starship Hospital) for their stock bottle of oral Sotalol liquid.

• Individual doses are charted on stat page of prescription chart in mg/dose.
• Maintenance doses are charted on the prescription chart in mg/dose.

Administration

Slow IV Infusion

1. Dilute immediately prior to use to 1mg/ml by adding to sodium chloride 0.9% or glucose 5% using our usual dilution method.
2. Filter prior to administration through a 5 micron filter needle.
3. Administer by slow IV infusion over 10 minutes using a syringe pump.
4. Compatible with sodium chloride 0.9% or glucose 5%. Do not mix with other drugs or IV solutions
5. Flush line with sodium chloride 0.9% before and after infusion of Sotalol.

1. Follow instructions on bottle.
2. Is preferable to administer before food ⁶. Be consistent when administering with or without food.
3. Do not administer with calcium containing products.

Observation and Documentation

1. Assess for signs of adverse reactions.
2. Cardiorespiratory monitoring during acute usage. Report and record changes in heart rate and rhythm.
3. Monitor blood pressure.
4. Document vital signs.
5. Document baby’s response to medication.

Storage

IV preparation

• Unopened. Store at room temperature <25°C.

References