Betaxolol

  • TRADE NAME: Betoptic S; Betoptic [Ophthalmic] (Alcon); Betoptima; Kerlon; Kerlone (Pfizer); Optipres
  • INDICATIONS: Open-angle glaucoma, hypertension
  • CLASS: Adrenergic beta-receptor antagonist
  • HALF-LIFE: 14–22 hours
CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:

Clonidine, Verapamil

PREGNANCY CATEGORY: C

NOTE

Cutaneous side effects of beta-receptor blockers are clinically polymorphous. They apparently appear after several months of continuous therapy.

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Incidence info

  • <1%
  • 1-5%
  • 5-10%
  • 10-15%
  • 15-20%
  • 20-30%
  • >30%

Seriousness info

  • Hospitalization possible
  • Life Threatening
  • Fatal

Warnings in other populations info

  • Breast feeding
  • Geriatric
  • Pediatric