betaxolol (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Kerlone (DSC)

Dosing & Uses

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Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 10mg
  • 20mg

Hypertension

5-20 mg PO qDay

Renal Impairment

Severe impairment: 5 mg PO qDay; may increase every 2 weeks to maximum 20 mg/day

Other Information

Less effective than thiazide diuretics in black and geriatric patients

Shown to decrease mortality in hypertension and post-myocardial infarction

Hypertension

Safety and efficacy not established

Hypertension: 5 mg PO qDay

Consideration should be given to reducing the starting dose to 5 mg in elderly patients

Elderly are especially prone to beta-blocker–induced bradycardia, which appears to be dose related and sometimes responds to reductions in dose

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              • acebutolol

                acebutolol and betaxolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • atenolol

                atenolol and betaxolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • bisoprolol

                betaxolol and bisoprolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • carvedilol

                betaxolol and carvedilol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • celiprolol

                betaxolol and celiprolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • clonidine

                clonidine, betaxolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Can increase risk of bradycardia.

              • digoxin

                digoxin, betaxolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Can increase risk of bradycardia.

              • diltiazem

                diltiazem, betaxolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Can increase risk of bradycardia.

              • esmolol

                betaxolol and esmolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • fexinidazole

                fexinidazole, betaxolol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to induce bradycardia. .

              • labetalol

                betaxolol and labetalol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • lofexidine

                lofexidine, betaxolol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with other drugs that decrease pulse or blood pressure to mitigate risk of excessive bradycardia and hypotension.

              • mavacamten

                betaxolol, mavacamten. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Expect additive negative inotropic effects of mavacamten and other drugs that reduce cardiac contractility.

              • metoprolol

                betaxolol and metoprolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • nadolol

                betaxolol and nadolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • nebivolol

                betaxolol and nebivolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • penbutolol

                betaxolol and penbutolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • pindolol

                betaxolol and pindolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • propranolol

                betaxolol and propranolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • rivastigmine

                betaxolol increases toxicity of rivastigmine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive bradycardia effect may result in syncope.

              • sotalol

                betaxolol and sotalol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • timolol

                betaxolol and timolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • verapamil

                verapamil, betaxolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Can increase risk of bradycardia.

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              • abiraterone

                abiraterone increases levels of betaxolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with substrates of CYP2D6. If alternative therapy cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the CYP2D6 substrate.

              • acebutolol

                acebutolol and betaxolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • aceclofenac

                betaxolol and aceclofenac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                aceclofenac decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • acemetacin

                betaxolol and acemetacin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                acemetacin decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • albuterol

                betaxolol increases and albuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of albuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • aldesleukin

                aldesleukin increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

              • alfuzosin

                alfuzosin and betaxolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • aluminum hydroxide

                aluminum hydroxide decreases levels of betaxolol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 2 hours.

              • amifostine

                amifostine, betaxolol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with blood pressure lowering agents may increase the risk and severity of hypotension associated with amifostine. When amifostine is used at chemotherapeutic doses, withhold blood pressure lowering medications for 24 hr prior to amifostine; if blood pressure lowering medication cannot be withheld, do not administer amifostine.

              • amiloride

                betaxolol and amiloride both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • amiodarone

                amiodarone, betaxolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiotoxicity with bradycardia.

              • amlodipine

                betaxolol, amlodipine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure.

              • amobarbital

                amobarbital decreases levels of betaxolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

              • arformoterol

                betaxolol increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of arformoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • asenapine

                asenapine and betaxolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • aspirin

                betaxolol and aspirin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                aspirin decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • aspirin rectal

                betaxolol and aspirin rectal both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                aspirin rectal decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

                aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

                betaxolol and aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • atazanavir

                atazanavir increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypotension, bradycardia, AV block, and prolonged PR interval. Consider lowering beta blocker dose.

              • atenolol

                atenolol and betaxolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • avanafil

                avanafil increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

              • bendroflumethiazide

                betaxolol increases and bendroflumethiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • bismuth subsalicylate

                bismuth subsalicylate, betaxolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Blockage of renal prostaglandin synthesis; may cause severe hypertension.

              • bisoprolol

                betaxolol and bisoprolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • bretylium

                betaxolol, bretylium. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Each drug may cause hypotension.

              • bumetanide

                betaxolol increases and bumetanide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • bupropion

                bupropion will increase the level or effect of betaxolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • butabarbital

                butabarbital decreases levels of betaxolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of butabarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

              • butalbital

                butalbital decreases levels of betaxolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of butalbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

              • calcium acetate

                calcium acetate decreases effects of betaxolol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • calcium carbonate

                calcium carbonate decreases effects of betaxolol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

                calcium carbonate decreases levels of betaxolol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 2 hours.

              • calcium chloride

                calcium chloride decreases effects of betaxolol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • calcium citrate

                calcium citrate decreases effects of betaxolol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • calcium gluconate

                calcium gluconate decreases effects of betaxolol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • candesartan

                candesartan and betaxolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol, candesartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

              • carbenoxolone

                betaxolol increases and carbenoxolone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • carbidopa

                carbidopa increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapy with carbidopa, given with or without levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa combination products, is started, dosage adjustment of the antihypertensive drug may be required.

              • carvedilol

                betaxolol and carvedilol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • celecoxib

                betaxolol and celecoxib both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                celecoxib decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • celiprolol

                betaxolol and celiprolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chlorothiazide

                betaxolol increases and chlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • chlorthalidone

                betaxolol increases and chlorthalidone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • choline magnesium trisalicylate

                betaxolol and choline magnesium trisalicylate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                choline magnesium trisalicylate decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • ciprofloxacin

                ciprofloxacin increases levels of betaxolol by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider modifying therapy; CYP1A2 inhibitors may decrease metabolism of 1A2 substrates.

              • clevidipine

                betaxolol, clevidipine. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure.

              • clonidine

                betaxolol, clonidine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Selective beta blocker administration during withdrawal from centrally acting alpha agonists may result in rebound hypertension.

                clonidine, betaxolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive sympatholytic action may worsen sinus node dysfunction and atrioventricular (AV) block.

              • cyclopenthiazide

                betaxolol increases and cyclopenthiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dasiglucagon

                betaxolol decreases effects of dasiglucagon by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dasiglucagon may stimulate catecholamine release; whereas beta blockers may inhibit catecholamines released in response to dasiglucagon. Coadministration may also transiently increase pulse and BP.

              • desflurane

                desflurane, betaxolol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

              • dichlorphenamide

                dichlorphenamide and betaxolol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • diclofenac

                betaxolol and diclofenac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                diclofenac decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • diflunisal

                betaxolol and diflunisal both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                diflunisal decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • digoxin

                betaxolol and digoxin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol increases effects of digoxin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced bradycardia.

              • diltiazem

                betaxolol and diltiazem both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • dobutamine

                betaxolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • dopexamine

                betaxolol increases and dopexamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of dopexamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • doxazosin

                doxazosin and betaxolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • drospirenone

                betaxolol and drospirenone both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • eliglustat

                eliglustat increases levels of betaxolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the concomitant drug and titrate to clinical effect.

              • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

                elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of betaxolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP2D6 inhibitor; caution with CYP2D6 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

              • ephedrine

                betaxolol increases and ephedrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of ephedrine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • epinephrine

                betaxolol increases and epinephrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of epinephrine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • epinephrine racemic

                betaxolol increases and epinephrine racemic decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of epinephrine racemic by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • eprosartan

                eprosartan and betaxolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol, eprosartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

              • esmolol

                betaxolol and esmolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ethacrynic acid

                betaxolol increases and ethacrynic acid decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ether

                betaxolol, ether. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both beta blockers and ether depress the myocardium; consider lowering beta blocker dose if ether used for anesthesia.

              • etodolac

                betaxolol and etodolac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                etodolac decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • etomidate

                etomidate, betaxolol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

              • etrasimod

                etrasimod, betaxolol. pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Transient decrease in heart rate and AV conduction delays may occur when initiating etrasimod. Concomitant use of etrasimod in patients receiving stable beta-blocker treatment did not result in additive effects on heart rate reduction. However, risk of additive heart rate reduction following initiation of beta-blocker therapy with stable etrasimod treatment or concomitant use with other drugs that may decrease heart rate is unknown. .

              • felodipine

                betaxolol and felodipine both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • fenbufen

                betaxolol and fenbufen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • fenoprofen

                betaxolol and fenoprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                fenoprofen decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • fingolimod

                betaxolol increases effects of fingolimod by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both medications decrease heart rate. Monitor patients on concomitant therapy, particularly in the first 6 hours after fingolimod is initiated or after a treatment interruption of at least two weeks, for bradycardia and atrioventricular block. To identify underlying risk factors of bradycardia and AV block, obtain a new or recent ECG in patients using beta-blockers prior to starting fingolimod.

              • flurbiprofen

                betaxolol and flurbiprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                flurbiprofen decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • formoterol

                betaxolol increases and formoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of formoterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • furosemide

                betaxolol increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • gentamicin

                betaxolol increases and gentamicin decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • glucagon

                glucagon decreases toxicity of betaxolol by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of glucagon with beta-blockers may have transiently increased pulse and blood pressure.

              • glucagon intranasal

                glucagon intranasal decreases toxicity of betaxolol by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of glucagon with beta-blockers may have transiently increased pulse and blood pressure.

              • hydralazine

                hydralazine increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects.

              • hydrochlorothiazide

                betaxolol increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • ibuprofen

                betaxolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                ibuprofen decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • ibuprofen IV

                ibuprofen IV decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

                betaxolol and ibuprofen IV both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • indacaterol, inhaled

                indacaterol, inhaled, betaxolol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Beta-blockers and indacaterol may interfere with the effect of each other when administered concurrently. Beta-blockers may produce severe bronchospasm in COPD patients. Therefore, patients with COPD should not normally be treated with beta-blockers. However, under certain circumstances, e.g. as prophylaxis after myocardial infarction, there may be no acceptable alternatives to the use of beta-blockers in patients with COPD. In this setting, cardioselective beta-blockers could be considered, although they should be administered with caution.

              • indapamide

                betaxolol increases and indapamide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • indomethacin

                betaxolol and indomethacin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                indomethacin decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • insulin degludec

                betaxolol, insulin degludec. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Beta-blockers may either increase or decrease the blood glucose lowering effect of insulin; beta-blockers can prolong hypoglycemia (interference with glycogenolysis) or cause hyperglycemia (insulin secretion inhibited).

              • insulin degludec/insulin aspart

                betaxolol, insulin degludec/insulin aspart. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Beta-blockers may either increase or decrease the blood glucose lowering effect of insulin; beta-blockers can prolong hypoglycemia (interference with glycogenolysis) or cause hyperglycemia (insulin secretion inhibited).

              • insulin inhaled

                betaxolol, insulin inhaled. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Beta-blockers may either increase or decrease the blood glucose lowering effect of insulin; beta-blockers can prolong hypoglycemia (interference with glycogenolysis) or cause hyperglycemia (insulin secretion inhibited).

              • iodixanol

                betaxolol increases toxicity of iodixanol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of beta-blockers lowers the threshold for and increases the severity of contrast reactions, and reduces the responsiveness of treatment of hypersensitivity reactions with epinephrine. .

              • irbesartan

                irbesartan and betaxolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol, irbesartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

              • isoproterenol

                betaxolol increases and isoproterenol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of isoproterenol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • isradipine

                betaxolol, isradipine. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure.

              • ivabradine

                ivabradine, betaxolol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Most patients receiving ivabradine will also be treated with a beta-blocker. The risk of bradycardia increases with coadministration of drugs that slow heart rate (eg, digoxin, amiodarone, beta-blockers). Monitor heart rate in patients taking ivabradine with other negative chronotropes.

              • ketamine

                ketamine, betaxolol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

              • ketoprofen

                betaxolol and ketoprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                ketoprofen decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • ketorolac

                betaxolol and ketorolac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                ketorolac decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • ketorolac intranasal

                betaxolol and ketorolac intranasal both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                ketorolac intranasal decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • labetalol

                betaxolol and labetalol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lasmiditan

                betaxolol increases effects of lasmiditan by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lasmiditan has been associated with a lowering of heart rate (HR). In a drug interaction study, addition of a single 200-mg dose of lasmiditan to propranolol decreased HR by an additional 5 bpm compared to propranolol alone, for a mean maximum of 19 bpm.

              • levalbuterol

                betaxolol increases and levalbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of levalbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • levodopa

                levodopa increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider decreasing dosage of antihypertensive agent.

              • lorcaserin

                lorcaserin will increase the level or effect of betaxolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • lornoxicam

                betaxolol and lornoxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                lornoxicam decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • losartan

                losartan and betaxolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol, losartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

              • lurasidone

                lurasidone increases effects of betaxolol by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.

              • maraviroc

                maraviroc, betaxolol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of orthostatic hypotension.

              • meclofenamate

                meclofenamate decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

                betaxolol and meclofenamate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • mefenamic acid

                betaxolol and mefenamic acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                mefenamic acid decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • mefloquine

                mefloquine increases levels of betaxolol by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of arrhythmia.

              • meloxicam

                betaxolol and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                meloxicam decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • metaproterenol

                betaxolol increases and metaproterenol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of metaproterenol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • methyclothiazide

                betaxolol increases and methyclothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

              • metolazone

                betaxolol increases and metolazone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • metoprolol

                betaxolol and metoprolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • mirabegron

                mirabegron will increase the level or effect of betaxolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • moxisylyte

                moxisylyte and betaxolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • nabumetone

                betaxolol and nabumetone both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                nabumetone decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • nadolol

                betaxolol and nadolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • naproxen

                betaxolol and naproxen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                naproxen decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • nebivolol

                betaxolol and nebivolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • nicardipine

                betaxolol, nicardipine. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure.

              • nifedipine

                betaxolol, nifedipine. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure.

              • nimodipine

                betaxolol, nimodipine. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure.

              • nisoldipine

                betaxolol, nisoldipine. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure.

              • nitroglycerin rectal

                nitroglycerin rectal, betaxolol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Beta-blockers blunt the reflex tachycardia produced by nitroglycerin without preventing its hypotensive effects. If beta-blockers are used with nitroglycerin in patients with angina pectoris, additional hypotensive effects may occur.

              • norepinephrine

                betaxolol increases and norepinephrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of norepinephrine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • olmesartan

                olmesartan and betaxolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol, olmesartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

              • oxaprozin

                betaxolol and oxaprozin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                oxaprozin decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • oxymetazoline topical

                oxymetazoline topical increases and betaxolol decreases sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • parecoxib

                betaxolol and parecoxib both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                parecoxib decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • penbutolol

                betaxolol and penbutolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pentobarbital

                pentobarbital decreases levels of betaxolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of pentobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

              • phenobarbital

                phenobarbital decreases levels of betaxolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of phenobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

              • phenoxybenzamine

                phenoxybenzamine and betaxolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • phentolamine

                phentolamine and betaxolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • pindolol

                betaxolol and pindolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • pirbuterol

                betaxolol increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of pirbuterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • piroxicam

                betaxolol and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                piroxicam decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • ponesimod

                ponesimod and betaxolol both increase pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Beta-blockers may have additive effects on lowering HR. Consider resting HR before initiating ponesimod in patients on stable dose of beta-blocker. Refer to the ponesimod prescribing information for more dosing information.

              • potassium acid phosphate

                betaxolol and potassium acid phosphate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • potassium chloride

                betaxolol and potassium chloride both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • potassium citrate

                betaxolol and potassium citrate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • prazosin

                prazosin and betaxolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • primidone

                primidone decreases levels of betaxolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of primidone. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

              • propofol

                propofol, betaxolol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

              • propranolol

                betaxolol and propranolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • rolapitant

                rolapitant will increase the level or effect of betaxolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rolapitant may increase plasma concentrations of CYP2D6 substrates for at least 28 days following rolapitant administration.

              • sacubitril/valsartan

                sacubitril/valsartan and betaxolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol, sacubitril/valsartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

              • salicylates (non-asa)

                betaxolol and salicylates (non-asa) both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                salicylates (non-asa) decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • salmeterol

                betaxolol increases and salmeterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of salmeterol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • salsalate

                betaxolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                salsalate decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • saquinavir

                saquinavir, betaxolol. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

              • secobarbital

                secobarbital decreases levels of betaxolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of secobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

              • sevoflurane

                sevoflurane, betaxolol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

              • sildenafil

                betaxolol increases effects of sildenafil by additive vasodilation. Use Caution/Monitor. Sildenafil has systemic vasodilatory properties and may further lower blood pressure in patients taking antihypertensive medications. Monitor blood pressure response to sildenafil in patients receiving concurrent blood pressure lowering therapy.

              • silodosin

                silodosin and betaxolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • siponimod

                siponimod, betaxolol. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Caution when siponimod is initiated in patients receiving beta-blocker treatment because of additive effects on lowering heart rate. Temporary interruption of beta-blocker may be needed before initiating siponimod. Beta-blocker treatment can be initiated in patients receiving stable doses of siponimod.

              • sodium bicarbonate

                sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of betaxolol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 2 hours.

              • sodium citrate/citric acid

                sodium citrate/citric acid decreases levels of betaxolol by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 2 hours.

              • sotalol

                betaxolol and sotalol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • spironolactone

                betaxolol and spironolactone both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • succinylcholine

                betaxolol and succinylcholine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • sulfasalazine

                betaxolol and sulfasalazine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                sulfasalazine decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • sulindac

                betaxolol and sulindac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                sulindac decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • tadalafil

                tadalafil increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

              • telmisartan

                telmisartan and betaxolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol, telmisartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

              • terazosin

                terazosin and betaxolol both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • terbutaline

                betaxolol increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol decreases effects of terbutaline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • teriflunomide

                teriflunomide decreases levels of betaxolol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • theophylline

                betaxolol, theophylline. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Beta blockers (esp. non selective) antagonize theophylline effects, while at the same time increasing theophylline levels and toxicity (mechanism: decreased theophylline metabolism). Smoking increases risk of interaction.

              • timolol

                betaxolol and timolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tolfenamic acid

                betaxolol and tolfenamic acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                tolfenamic acid decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • tolmetin

                betaxolol and tolmetin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                tolmetin decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

              • tolvaptan

                betaxolol and tolvaptan both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • torsemide

                betaxolol increases and torsemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • triamterene

                betaxolol and triamterene both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • valsartan

                valsartan and betaxolol both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

                betaxolol, valsartan. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of fetal compromise if given during pregnancy.

              • verapamil

                betaxolol and verapamil both increase anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              • xipamide

                xipamide increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

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              • adenosine

                betaxolol, adenosine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Bradycardia.

              • agrimony

                agrimony increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • brimonidine

                brimonidine increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • cevimeline

                cevimeline increases effects of betaxolol by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • cocaine topical

                betaxolol increases effects of cocaine topical by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of angina.

              • cornsilk

                cornsilk increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • dihydroergotamine

                dihydroergotamine, betaxolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive vasospasm.

              • dihydroergotamine intranasal

                dihydroergotamine intranasal, betaxolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive vasospasm.

              • dipyridamole

                dipyridamole, betaxolol. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of bradycardia.

              • escitalopram

                escitalopram increases levels of betaxolol by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • fenoldopam

                fenoldopam increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypotensive effects.

              • forskolin

                forskolin increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • guanfacine

                betaxolol, guanfacine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Selective beta blocker administration during withdrawal from centrally acting alpha agonists may result in rebound hypertension.

              • imaging agents (gadolinium)

                betaxolol, imaging agents (gadolinium). Mechanism: unknown. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of anaphylaxis from contrast media.

              • levobetaxolol

                levobetaxolol increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • maitake

                maitake increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • metipranolol ophthalmic

                metipranolol ophthalmic increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • neostigmine

                betaxolol, neostigmine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive bradycardia.

              • noni juice

                betaxolol and noni juice both increase serum potassium. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • octacosanol

                octacosanol increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • physostigmine

                betaxolol, physostigmine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive bradycardia.

              • pilocarpine

                pilocarpine increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • reishi

                reishi increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • shepherd's purse

                shepherd's purse, betaxolol. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Theoretically, shepherd's purse may interfere with BP control.

              • tizanidine

                tizanidine increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypotension.

              • treprostinil

                treprostinil increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              • yohimbe

                betaxolol decreases toxicity of yohimbe by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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              Adverse Effects

              2-10%

              Fatigue (2-10%)

              Bradycardia (6-8%)

              Chest pain (2-7%)

              Dyspepsia (2-5%)

              Lethargy (3%)

              Cold extremeties (2%)

              Diarrhea (2%)

              Dyspnea (2%)

              Edema (2%)

              Palpitation (2%)

              Pharyngitis (2%)

              <2% (selected)

              Angina

              Arrhythmia

              Flushing

              Depression

              Fever

              Hallucinations

              Malaise

              Neuropathy

              Rash

              Diabetes

              Hyperglycemia

              Anemia

              Hypercholesterolemia

              Hyperlipidemia

              Leukocytosis

              cataracts

              Constipation

              Dysphagia

              Libido decreased

              Proteinuria

              Bronchospams

              Cough

              Frequency Not Defined

              Decreased exercise tolerance, Raynaud's phenomenon

              May increase triglyceride levels and insulin resistance, and decrease HDL levels

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              Warnings

              Contraindications

              Sinus bradycardia, 2°/3° heart block, cardiogenic shock, overt cardiac failure, hypersensitivity, sick sinus syndrome without permanent pacemaker

              Cautions

              Bronchospastic disease, cerebrovascular insufficiency, CHF, cardiomegaly, DM, hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis, liver disease, renal impairment, peripheral vascular disease (potential risk of reduced placental perfusion, fetal bradycardia, hypoglycemia), use in pheochromocytoma, IDDM

              Surgery/Anesthesia: Chronically administered beta-blockers should not be routinely withdrawn prior to major surgery; however, impaired ability of the heart to respond to reflex adrenergic stimuli may augment the risks of general anesthesia and surgical procedures

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              Pregnancy Category: C

              Lactation: excreted in milk; use caution

              Pregnancy Categories

              A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

              B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

              C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

              D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

              X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

              NA: Information not available.

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              Pharmacology

              Mechanism of Action

              Beta adrenergic receptor blocker; cardioselective for Beta-1 receptor at low doses

              Pharmacokinetics

              Half-Life: 14-22 hr

              Bioavailability: 89%

              Protein Bound: 50%

              Excretion: Urine

              Onset of action: 1-1.5hr

              Peak Plasma

              • Time: 3 hr
              • Concentration: 21.6 ng/mL
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              0.5 % drops
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              betaxolol oral

              BETAXOLOL - ORAL

              (be-TAX-oh-lol)

              COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Kerlone

              WARNING: If you have chest pain (angina) or have heart disease (such as coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure), do not stop using this drug without first consulting your doctor. Your condition may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. If your doctor decides you should no longer use this drug, you must gradually decrease your dose according to your doctor's instructions.When gradually stopping this medication, it is recommended that you temporarily limit physical activity to decrease the work on the heart. Get medical help right away if you develop: worsening chest pain, tightness/pressure in the chest, chest pain spreading to the jaw/neck/arm, sweating, trouble breathing, or fast/irregular heartbeat.

              USES: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Betaxolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine that affect the heart and blood vessels. This results in a lowering of the heart rate and blood pressure.

              HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.For the treatment of high blood pressure, it may take several months before the full benefit of this drug takes effect.Inform your doctor if your condition worsens (such as your routine blood pressure readings increase).

              SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, and headache may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. Trouble sleeping, decreased sexual ability, stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, sore throat, cold hands and feet, dry eyes, tingling, numbness, and weakness may also occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.This drug may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid tobacco use.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: new or worsening symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain), slow/irregular heartbeat, back pain, mental/mood changes (such as depression, hallucinations), trouble breathing, joint pain, easy bruising/bleeding, increased thirst/urination, vision changes, slow wound healing, sweating, confusion, fainting, stomach/abdominal pain, blue fingers/toes/nails, finger/toe/leg cramps.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

              PRECAUTIONS: See also Warning section.Before taking betaxolol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other beta blockers (such as atenolol, metoprolol); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: certain types of heart rhythm problems (such as a slow heartbeat, second- or third-degree atrioventricular block), blood circulation problems (such as Raynaud's disease, peripheral vascular disease), breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), glaucoma, heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease, mental/mood disorders (such as depression), a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis), skin conditions (such as psoriasis), overactive thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism), a certain type of tumor (untreated pheochromocytoma), serious allergic reactions (including those needing treatment with epinephrine).This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).This product may prevent the fast/pounding heartbeat you would usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). The risk is higher if you have diabetes, or are vomiting, fasting, or not eating regularly. Other symptoms of low blood sugar level, such as dizziness and sweating, are not affected by this drug.If you have diabetes, this product may make it harder to control your blood sugar levels. Check your blood sugar levels regularly as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet.Children may be at greater risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) while using this drug, especially if they are vomiting or not eating regularly. To help prevent low blood sugar, make sure children eat regularly. If your child cannot eat regularly, is vomiting, or has symptoms of low blood sugar (such as sweating, shaking), tell the doctor right away.Older adults may be at greater risk for slow heartbeat while using this drug.This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Newborns whose mothers have taken this drug near the date of delivery may have problems such as low blood pressure, low heart rate and low birth weight, and may require special medical monitoring. Discuss the risks and benefits of taking this medication during pregnancy with your doctor.This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

              DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (such as prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug are: epinephrine, fenoldopam, fingolimod, other heart drugs (such as digoxin), other drugs to treat high blood pressure (such as clonidine), St John's wort.Some products have ingredients that could raise your blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products, diet aids, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen).This medication may interfere with glaucoma screening tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure your eye doctor knows you use this drug.

              OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: fainting, severe weakness, very slow heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, sudden weight gain, sudden swelling, trouble breathing.

              NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lifestyle changes such as starting a stress reduction program, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, exercising, and making diet changes, may increase the effectiveness of this medication. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that might benefit you.Have your blood pressure and pulse checked regularly while taking this medication. It may be best to learn how to monitor your own blood pressure and pulse. Discuss this with your doctor.

              MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

              STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

              Information last revised April 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

              IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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              Code Definition
              PA Prior Authorization
              Drugs that require prior authorization. This restriction requires that specific clinical criteria be met prior to the approval of the prescription.
              QL Quantity Limits
              Drugs that have quantity limits associated with each prescription. This restriction typically limits the quantity of the drug that will be covered.
              ST Step Therapy
              Drugs that have step therapy associated with each prescription. This restriction typically requires that certain criteria be met prior to approval for the prescription.
              OR Other Restrictions
              Drugs that have restrictions other than prior authorization, quantity limits, and step therapy associated with each prescription.
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              Medscape prescription drug monographs are based on FDA-approved labeling information, unless otherwise noted, combined with additional data derived from primary medical literature.