Sotylize to be Available as an Oral Solution

October 27, 2014 – Sotylize (sotalol hydrochloride) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a new oral treatment for documented life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and maintenance of normal sinus rhythms in patients with a history of highly symptomatic atrial fibrillation/flutter.  Sotylize is manufactured by Arbor Pharmaceuticals. 

Sotylize is currently available in tablet formulations. The oral version of Sotylize is anticipated to be available in the first quarter of 2015.

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• Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
• Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 

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*This is provided for information only.  The reference to any medication above does not mean the medication is covered by your plan.