sotalol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsoʊ.təˌlɔl/ (General-American)
Etymology
Probably from so(r)ta + -alol (“beta blocker”), for it is "sort of" a beta blocker due to its additional potassium channel blocking effects.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A beta-adrenergic blocking agent administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₂H₂₀N₂O₃S·HCl to treat ventricular arrhythmias.