NDAORALTABLETPriority Review
Approved
Oct 1992
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
Priority Review
BETAPACE (sotalol hydrochloride) by Enterprise Therapeutics is beta-adrenoreceptor blocking (vaughan williams class ii) and cardiac action potential duration prolongation (vaughan williams class iii) antiarrhythmic properties. Approved for documented, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, such and 2 more indications. First approved in 1992.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
BETAPACE (sotalol hydrochloride) is an oral antiarrhythmic combining beta-adrenergic blockade (Class II) with cardiac action potential prolongation (Class III). It treats documented life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation by reducing heart rate and stabilizing electrical conduction. The l-isomer delivers beta-blocking activity while both isomers contribute Class III antiarrhythmic effects at doses ≥160 mg/day.
$0.677MPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with minimal Part D utilization ($677K, 242 claims in 2023), indicating a mature legacy brand facing significant competitive and generic pressure.
Mechanism of Action
beta-adrenoreceptor blocking (Vaughan Williams Class II) and cardiac action potential duration prolongation (Vaughan Williams Class III) antiarrhythmic properties. The two isomers of sotalol have similar Class III antiarrhythmic effects, while the l-isomer is responsible for virtually all of the…
Indications (4)
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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