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Type: OTC/Prescription/schedule
Betaxolol is prescription drug. It is sold from the pharmacy store only in the presence of written instructions known as prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
Betaxolol is used to treat high blood pressure, angina pectoris, open angle glaucoma.
Children:
Safety and effectiveness of betaxolol in children is not established
Old people:
Supervision is required for the use of betaxolol in older people above the age of 65 years as it produce slow heart rate. (heart rate < 50 BPM)
Pregnant woman:
Betaxolol belongs to FDA pregnancy category C. This means that betaxolol may harm an unborn baby if used during pregnancy but potential benefit may warrant use of the drug in pregnant woman despite potential risks. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning for conception.
Lactating women:
It is not known whether betaxolol passes into breast milk or if it could harm the baby. Do not take betaxolol with out first talking to doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.
Other:
Doses for betaxolol
To treat high blood pressure and angina pectoris 10 – 20 mg once daily. If anti hypertensive and anti anginal affects is not shown doctor may increase the dose up to 40 mg daily.
To treat open angle glaucoma 0.25 – 5% solution on drop in the morning and night is used.
If it is almost the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at same time to cover up the missed dose.
In case of overdose contact your nearest poison control centre or emergency medical centre for immediate care by physician.
Symptoms of betaxolol over dosage are
- Ir regular heart beat
- Difficult breathing
- Tiredness and fainting
Side effects for betaxolol are
- Ir regular heart beat
- Fatigue
- Short of breath
- Weight gain
- Swelling of feet and ankles
- Impotency
Stop the medication and consult your doctor If any of the above side effects become worse or any allergic reactions like difficult breathing, rash, swollen face, lips, tongue are noticed.
Store betaxolol at room temp (25 degrees C / 77 degrees F). Avoid excessive heat, moisture or direct sunlight, never store in the bathroom.
Keep it out of reach of children. Make sure that any left over portion is disposed off safely.