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Pindolol Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Pindolol 5mg, 10mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Noncardioselective beta-blocker.
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Pindolol Indications
Indications
Hypertension.
Pindolol Dosage and Administration
Adult
Initially 5mg twice daily. May increase after 3–4 wks in 10mg increments; max 60mg daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Pindolol Contraindications
Contraindications
Asthma. Severe bradycardia. 2nd- or 3rd-degree AV block. Overt heart failure. Cardiogenic shock.
Pindolol Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Pindolol Warnings/Precautions
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 Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Pindolol Interactions
Interactions
Hypotension with prazosin, reserpine. Adjust antidiabetic medications. Caution with verapamil, catecholamine-depleting drugs. May block epinephrine, β-agonists. Potentiated by thioridazine.
Pindolol Adverse Reactions
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.
Pindolol Clinical Trials
See Literature
Pindolol Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Visken.
Pindolol Patient Counseling
See Literature
