Drug General Information (ID: DDIVY3QDKS)
Drug Name			Sotalol		Drug Info		Salsalate		Drug Info
Drug Type		Small molecule				Small molecule
Therapeutic Class		Antiarrhythmic Agents				Antiinflammatory Agents
Structure

Mechanism of Sotalol-Salsalate Interaction (Severity Level: Minor)
Antagonize the effect of antihypertensive agents Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
Drug Name		Sotalol				Salsalate
Mechanism		Beta blocker				Decrease the antihypertensive effect of beta blocker by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
Key Mechanism Factor 1
		Factor Name		Antihypertensive agents
		Factor Description		The hypotensive effect of antihypertensive agents may be reduced, leading to higher blood pressure, increased blood pressure fluctuations, and possible cardiovascular damage.
Mechanism Description		Antagonize the effect of Sotalol when combined with Salsalate

References
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