Betaxolol Pharmacology

Betaxolol

About Betaxolol

Cardioselective Beta 1-adrenergic blocker, anti glaucoma, antihypertensive.

Mechanism of Action of Betaxolol

Betaxolol is a selective beta 1 (? 1) blocker. It inhibits the beta receptors present in the eye such as in the ciliary body epithelium and blood vessels. This will leads to decreased aqueous production and reduced intraocular pressure. Aqueous humor production is activated by ? receptor mediated cyclic AMP phosphokinase pathway. Beta receptor blockers will decreases the intracellular cyclic AMP level and reduces intraocular pressure. It is less efficacious than non selective ? blocker since most of the ? receptors in the eye are of (?2) sub type.

Pharmacokinets of Betaxolol

Absorption: Absorption of the drug after ophthalmic use is minimal.

Onset of Action for Betaxolol

30 minutes

Duration of Action for Betaxolol

12- 24 hours

Half Life of Betaxolol

N/A

Side Effects of Betaxolol

1.Irritation
2.Burning
3.Photophobia
4.Erythema
5.Itching
6.Keratitis
7.Tearing

Contra-indications of Betaxolol

1.Hypersensitivity to Betaxolol
2.Bradycardia
3.Heart failure
4.Cardiogenic shock
5.Heart block (2nd or 3rd degree)

Special Precautions while taking Betaxolol

1. Diabetes
2.Angle closure glaucoma
3.Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
4.Bronchial asthma
5.Thyrotoxicosis
6.General anaesthesia

Pregnancy Related Information

Use with caution

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

Use with caution

Children Related Information

Contraindicated

Indications for Betaxolol

1. Open angle glaucoma
2.Ocular tension

Interactions for Betaxolol

N/A

Typical Dosage for Betaxolol

Betaxolol 0.5% eye drop and 0.25% ophthalmic suspension is available.
Eye drops: Instill 1 drop in to the affected eye for 2 times daily.

Schedule of Betaxolol

Storage Requirements for Betaxolol

Store in a cool dry place in a tightly closed container. Protect fro heat and light. Keep out of the reach of children. Discard the drug 1 month after opening.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Betaxolol

Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Betaxolol

A topical ocular overdose of an ophthalmic product containing Betaxolol may be flushed from the eye with warm tap water.

Home Delivery for Betaxolol in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for betaxolol and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for betaxolol may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take betaxolol only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for betaxolol before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for betaxolol with the pharmacy.

Betaxolol is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for betaxolol might be better known than betaxolol itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have betaxolol in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for betaxolol.