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Propranolol vs Sotalol

Compare Propranolol and Sotalol side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

PropranololSotalol
Drug classbeta-Adrenergic BlockerAntiarrhythmic
Used to treatAngina pectoris, Esophageal and gastric varices, Essential tremor, Heart attack, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Panic disorder, Pheochromocytoma, Supraventricular tachycardia, Ventricular fibrillation, Ventricular tachycardiaAtrial fibrillation (AFib), Atrial flutter, Supraventricular tachycardia, Ventricular fibrillation, Ventricular tachycardia
Generic priceFrom $0.047 each, about $1.40 for 30 (10 mg tablet); other forms from $0.092 per mL (20 mg/5 mL solution)From $0.071 each, about $2.12 for 30 (80 mg tablet)
Brand priceInderal: from $68.70 each, about $2,061 for 30 (80 mg capsule (XL))No brand price listed
Generic savingsGeneric costs over 99% less than the brandNot listed