What the FDA labels say about taking them together
Sotalol and terbutaline
Sotalol's FDA label of December 16, 2024 names terbutaline in its drug interactions section; the terbutaline label PlainMeds reads does not name sotalol. The sotalol label: “Beta-2-Receptor Stimulants Beta-agonists such as albuterol, terbutaline and isoproterenol may have to be administered in increased dosages when used concomitantly with sotalol.”
Check it at the source: the sotalol FDA label on DailyMed (effective December 16, 2024, Legacy Pharma USA, Inc.); the terbutaline FDA label on DailyMed (effective November 15, 2019, ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.).
What does the sotalol label say about terbutaline?
Sotalol label, drug interactionsBeta-2-Receptor Stimulants Beta-agonists such as albuterol, terbutaline and isoproterenol may have to be administered in increased dosages when used concomitantly with sotalol.
Source: FDA drug label (BETAPACE), Legacy Pharma USA, Inc., effective December 16, 2024 (SPL set a6a7702f-36c9-45db-b640-453dc324baee), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed
What does the terbutaline label say about sotalol?
Terbutaline's label (effective November 15, 2019) does not name sotalol in these sections. A label lists what its studies and reports found; it is not a complete list.
Source: FDA drug label (Terbutaline Sulfate), NDA017849 (Ani Pharms), as published by ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., effective November 15, 2019 (SPL set d810a15b-3e10-4f6c-a36e-8ddecbaba9c3), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed
These are the labels' own sentences. PlainMeds does not grade interactions; a pharmacist or prescriber can say what they mean for one person's medicines.
Both medicines on the record
| Sotalol | Terbutaline | |
|---|---|---|
| Labeled for | Atrial fibrillation | n/a |
| Boxed warning | Yes | Yes |
| Pharmacy cost (NADAC) | $0.0707 per tablet 80 mg tablet | $0.947 per tablet 2.5 mg tablet |
| Shortage now | No current entry | No current entry |
Source: FDA NDC Directory, CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026 and the FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What next?
- Check more medicines together
- up to five at once