BETAPACE vs IBUTILIDE FUMARATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BETAPACE and IBUTILIDE FUMARATE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	BETAPACE	IBUTILIDE FUMARATE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.96 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE	IBUTILIDE FUMARATE
Manufacturer	Legacy Pharma	Luitpold
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Antiarrhythmic	Antiarrhythmic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 12 hours (the label gives a mean elimination half-life of 12 hours)	—
Treats	Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia	Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter

betapace ibutilide fumarate

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.96 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE

IBUTILIDE FUMARATE

Manufacturer

Legacy Pharma

Luitpold

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Antiarrhythmic

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 hours (the label gives a mean elimination half-life of 12 hours)

—

Treats

Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia

Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Betapace and Ibutilide Fumarate?

Betapace contains Sotalol Hydrochloride, while Ibutilide Fumarate contains Ibutilide Fumarate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.