Betaxolol Hcl (Betaxolol Hcl)
Overview of Betaxolol Hcl
Betaxolol Hcl is a cardioselective beta blocker. Betaxolol Hcl is anti-hypertensive and antianginal agent. It reduces fluid formation in the eye and reduced pressure in the eye produced by glaucoma
Indication of Betaxolol Hcl
Betaxolol Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Angina pectoris, Glucoma, Hypertension.
Contraindication of Betaxolol Hcl
Betaxolol (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Asthma,Heart failure,Bradycardia,Second or third degree A-V block.
Side Effects of Betaxolol Hcl
Betaxolol (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Bronchospasm. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Betaxolol (HCl) therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Betaxolol (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Tiredness, Headache, Fatigue, Bradycardia, Impotence, Sleep disturbance, Cold hands and feet, GI upset, Raynaud's phenomenon.
Precautions of Betaxolol Hcl
Betaxolol (beta-blocker) should not be given to patients with bronchospasm, asthma, with history of obstructive airway disease, metabolic acidosis, partial heart block, sinus bradycardia or psoriasis. The dose may need to reduce in patients with renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) dysfunction. Patients with long term treatment with beta-blockers should have their medication discontinued gradually over a period of 1 to 2 weeks, because it may result in angina, myocardial infraction (MI), ventricular arrhythmia or death. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.