Hypertension:
Indications for: Pindolol
Hypertension.
Adult Dosage:
Initially 5mg twice daily. May increase after 3–4 wks in 10mg increments; max 60mg daily.
Children Dosage:
Not recommended.
Pindolol Contraindications:
Asthma. Severe bradycardia. 2nd- or 3rd-degree AV block. Overt heart failure. Cardiogenic shock.
Pindolol Warnings/Precautions:
Severe COPD. Ischemic heart disease or failure. Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Surgery. Avoid abrupt cessation. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Pindolol Classification:
Noncardioselective beta-blocker.
Pindolol Interactions:
Hypotension with prazosin, reserpine. Adjust antidiabetic medications. Caution with verapamil, catecholamine-depleting drugs. May block epinephrine, β-agonists. Potentiated by thioridazine.
Adverse Reactions:
Muscle pain, insomnia, dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, joint pain, edema, dyspnea, GI upset, paresthesias, chest pain, pruritus, bradycardia, bronchospasm, heart failure or block, angina.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Visken.
How Supplied:
Contact supplier.
