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Interaction between sotalol and an antacid preparation

S Läer1, J Neumann, H Scholz

  • 1Abteilung Allgemeine Pharmakologie, Universitäts-Krankenhaus Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
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Concomitant administration of sotalol and magnesium-aluminum hydroxide antacid significantly reduces sotalol serum levels. Separating doses by two hours effectively avoids this drug interaction, maintaining therapeutic sotalol concentrations.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Drug Interactions
  • Clinical Pharmacy

Background:

  • Sotalol is a beta-blocker used for arrhythmias.
  • Antacids are commonly used for indigestion.
  • Potential interactions between sotalol and antacids require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the pharmacokinetic interaction between sotalol and magnesium-aluminum hydroxide antacid (MAH).
  • To assess the pharmacodynamic relevance of this interaction on heart rate.
  • To determine optimal dosing strategies to mitigate potential interactions.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized, three-phase cross-over study in six healthy volunteers.
  • Administration of sotalol alone, with MAH, or with MAH 2 hours after sotalol.

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  • Measurement of plasma sotalol concentrations, urinary excretion, and heart rate.

    • Main Results:

    • Co-administration of sotalol with MAH significantly decreased sotalol's peak concentration (Cmax) and area under the curve (AUC).
    • Urinary sotalol excretion was also reduced when co-administered with MAH.
    • Heart rate was significantly reduced between 0-4 hours when sotalol and MAH were given together.

    Conclusions:

    • Combined use of sotalol and MAH reduces serum sotalol levels.
    • A two-hour interval between sotalol and MAH administration prevents the observed pharmacokinetic interaction.
    • This dosing strategy ensures therapeutic sotalol concentrations and efficacy.