Practolol (Practolol)
Overview of Practolol
Practolol is a cardio-selective beta receptor blocking drug. Nowadays Practolol is not used because of its toxic effect on eyes and ear.
Indication of Practolol
Practolol is primarily indicated in conditions like Angina, Cardiac arrhythmia.
Contraindication of Practolol
Practolol is contraindicated in conditions like Acidosis,Cardiogenic shock,Heart block,Bradycardia,Refractory heart failure.
Side Effects of Practolol
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Practolol, which give rise to further complications include Heart failure, SLE-like syndrome, Practolol induced syndrome.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Practolol include Bradycardia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Practolol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Nausea, Constipation, Bradycardia, Hypotension, Bronchospasm, Paresthesias.
Precautions of Practolol
The drug should not be used in sinus bradycardia, when heart block is more than 1st degree, cardiogenic shock and cardiac failure.