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Betaxolol Tablets Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Betaxolol HCl 10mg+, 20mg; tabs; +scored.
Pharmacological Class
Cardioselective beta-blocker.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Betaxolol Tablets Indications
Indications
Hypertension.
Betaxolol Tablets Dosage and Administration
Adult
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
Not recommended.
Betaxolol Tablets Contraindications
Contraindications
Sinus bradycardia. 2nd- or 3rd-degree AV block. Cardiogenic shock. Overt heart failure.
Betaxolol Tablets Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Betaxolol Tablets Warnings/Precautions
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 Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Betaxolol Tablets Interactions
Interactions
Increased cardiac effects of calcium channel blockers, digitalis. Bradycardia with catecholamine-depleting drugs. May block epinephrine. May interfere with glaucoma screening tests.
Betaxolol Tablets Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Bradycardia, headache, GI upset, dizziness, arthralgia, fatigue, dyspnea, chest pain, pharyngitis, impotence, heart failure, bronchospasm.
Betaxolol Tablets Clinical Trials
See Literature
Betaxolol Tablets Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Kerlone.
Betaxolol Tablets Patient Counseling
See Literature
