Sotalol and Tacrolimus interaction
Sotalol and Tacrolimus: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Sotalol (Sotalol hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-07-31
Additive to other QT-prolonging drugs ( 7.1 , 7.2 )
Antiarrhythmic and other QT Prolonging Drugs Withdraw other Class I or Class III antiarrhythmic agents prior to dosing with sotalol.
From the Tacrolimus (ASTAGRAF XL) label · effective 2026-01-14
…electrocardiograms and monitoring electrolytes (magnesium, potassium, calcium) periodically during treatment in patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, those taking certain antiarrhythmic medications or other products that lead to QT prolongation, and those with electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, or hypomagnesemia).
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