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Betaxolol

pronunciation

pronounced as be tax' oh lol

Why is this medication prescribed?

Betaxolol is used alone or with other medications to control high blood pressure. Betaxolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure.

High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

How should this medicine be used?

Betaxolol comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. Take betaxolol at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take betaxolol exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Your doctor will probably start you on an average dose of betaxolol and may increase your dose after 7-14 days if your blood pressure is not controlled.

Betaxolol controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. It may take 1-2 weeks or longer before the full benefit of betaxolol is noted. Continue to take betaxolol even if you feel well. Do not stop taking betaxolol without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking betaxolol, your blood pressure may increases and you may develop new or worsening chest pain. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually over about 2 weeks and will monitor you carefully during this time. Your doctor may also tell you to limit physical activity while your dose is being decreased.

What are the precautions to be followed?

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to betaxolol, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in betaxolol tablets. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone); beta blocker eye drops such as betaxolol (Betoptic), carteolol (Ocupress), levobunolol (Akbeta, Betagan), metipranolol (Optipranolol), and timolol (Betimol, Timoptic, in Cosopt); calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac, others), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), and verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Tarka, others); clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay, in Clorpres); digoxin ( Lanoxin); disopyramide (Norpace); epinephrine (Epipen); and reserpine. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
• tell your doctor if you have heart failure or any other heart problems. Your doctor may tell you not to take betaxolol if you have heart failure or other heart problems.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had angina (chest pain); asthma or other lung disease; diabetes; psoriasis (a skin condition); pheochromocytoma (tumor on a small gland near the kidneys); severe allergies;or kidney, liver, or thyroid disease.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking betaxolol, call your doctor.
• tell any doctor, dentist, or eye doctor who will be treating you that you are taking betaxolol. This is especially important if you are having surgery, including dental surgery.
• you should know that betaxolol may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

• extreme tiredness
• difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• unusual dreams
• heartburn
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• decreased sexual ability in men
• cold hands and feet
• numbness, burning, or tingling in the arms, legs, hands, or feet
• rash

• difficulty breathing, especially during activity or when lying down
• swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• unexplained weight gain
• fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
• chest pain

Betaxolol may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

How to store the medication and dispose it of after its use later?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

Drug Category/Class

• Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists
• Sympatholytics
• EENT Preparations
• Antiglaucoma Preparations and Miotics
• Ophthalmologicals
• Sensory Organs
• Beta Blocking Agents, Selective
• Beta Blocking Agents
• Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inhibitors
• Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inducers
• CYP2D6 Inducers
• CYP2D6 Inducers (strong)
• Antihypertensive Agents
• Cardiovascular System
• Beta blocking agents,

Prescribed	For the management of hypertension.
Weight :	307.4278
Structure	Betaxolol
Formula	C18H29NO3

Betaxolol has 4 Brands listed

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