How to switch from Cordarone to Biosotal correctly?

When switching from Cordaron (amiodarone) to Biosotal (sotalol), it is crucial that this process is supervised by a doctor.

As a pharmacist, I can only give you general information about the transition:

1. Health monitoring: You should regularly monitor your heart rhythm and QT interval with ECG, as both drugs can affect the heart system and prolong the QT interval, which increases the risk of arrhythmia.

2. Gradual discontinuation of Cordaron: Amiodarone should be reduced gradually to avoid sudden changes in the patient's health status. Sudden interruption of treatment can lead to an exacerbation of heart disease.

3. Initiation of Biosotal: Biosotal can be introduced after the patient's condition has been stabilized, usually at the same time as the dose of Cordaron is reduced. Dosing should be adjusted on an individual basis, depending on the patient's response to therapy.

4. Avoiding interactions: Avoid using other medications that may cause QT prolongation or affect heart rhythm, such as some antiarrhythmics.

It is important that any changes in treatment are carried out under close medical supervision to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the therapy.

If you need more personalized advice, you can use teleconsultations here:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-kardiologiem

Through Gdziepolek, it is possible to book medicines in a selected pharmacy in Polish:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/19816/cordarone-tabletki/apteki

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/11926/biosotal-80-tabletki/apteki