Hypertension:
Indications for: Betaxolol Tablets
Hypertension.
Adult Dosage:
Initially 10mg daily alone or added to diuretic therapy; may increase to 20mg daily after 7–14 days; usual max 20mg daily. Elderly or severe renal dysfunction: initially 5mg daily.
Children Dosage:
Not recommended.
Betaxolol Tablets Contraindications:
Sinus bradycardia. 2nd- or 3rd-degree AV block. Cardiogenic shock. Overt heart failure.
Betaxolol Tablets Warnings/Precautions:
CHF. Bronchospastic disease, COPD. Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Avoid abrupt cessation. Surgery. SLE. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Betaxolol Tablets Classification:
Cardioselective beta-blocker.
Betaxolol Tablets Interactions:
Increased cardiac effects of calcium channel blockers, digitalis. Bradycardia with catecholamine-depleting drugs. May block epinephrine. May interfere with glaucoma screening tests.
Adverse Reactions:
Bradycardia, headache, GI upset, dizziness, arthralgia, fatigue, dyspnea, chest pain, pharyngitis, impotence, heart failure, bronchospasm.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Kerlone.
How Supplied:
Contact supplier.
