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Betaxolol HCl Ophthalmic Solution
Glaucoma
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Drug Name:

Betaxolol HCl Ophthalmic Solution Rx

Generic Name and Formulations:
Betaxolol HCl 0.5%; oph soln; contains benzalkonium chloride.

Company:
Sandoz

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Therapeutic Use:

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Indications for Betaxolol HCl Ophthalmic Solution:

Open-angle glaucoma. Ocular hypertension.

Adult Dose for Betaxolol HCl Ophthalmic Solution:

1–2 drops in affected eye(s) twice daily. Concomitant therapy with pilocarpine and other miotics, and/or epinephrine and/or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors can be instituted if needed.

Children's Dose for Betaxolol HCl Ophthalmic Solution:

Not established.

Pharmacological Class:

Cardioselective beta-blocker.

Contraindications:

Sinus bradycardia. Greater than 1st-degree AV block. Cardiogenic shock. Overt cardiac failure.

Warnings/Precautions:

History of cardiac failure or heart block. Discontinue at 1st sign of cardiac failure. Asthma. Pulmonary impairment. Diabetes (esp. labile). May mask hypoglycemia and hyperthyroidism. May potentiate muscle weakness. Discontinue before general anesthesia. Avoid abrupt cessation. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Interactions:

May potentiate or be potentiated by systemic β-blockers. May potentiate reserpine, hypoglycemics. May antagonize adrenergic psychotropics.

Adverse Reactions:

Transient discomfort, tearing. Rarely: decreased corneal sensitivity, erythema, itch, corneal punctate staining, keratitis, anisocoria, photophobia, depression, headache, bradycardia, dyspnea, hives.

Note:

Formerly known under the brand name Betoptic.

How Supplied:

Soln—5mL, 10mL, 15mL