Cardioselectivity is a property of which of the following beta adrenergic blocking agents?
1.Carteolol (ocupress)
11. Metipranolol HCI (Optipranolol)
111. Betaxolol (Betoptic)
A) 1only
B)111 only***
C)1 and 11 only
D) 11 and 111 only
E) 1, 11 and 111
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What is betaxolol?
Betaxolol is a beta blocker. Beta blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through the arteries and veins).
Betaxolol is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Betaxolol can also be used for purposes not mentioned in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about betaxolol?
You should not use betaxolol if you have a serious heart condition such as "AV block" (2nd or 3rd grade), uncontrolled heart failure, slow heartbeats that caused you to faint, or if your heart cannot pump blood properly.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking betaxolol?
You should not use betaxolol if you are allergic to it, or if you have a serious heart condition, such as:
- "AV block" (2nd or 3rd grade);
- uncontrolled heart failure;
- slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint; or
- If your heart cannot pump blood properly.
To make sure betaxolol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- asthma, bronchitis, emphysema;
- angina (chest pain), congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease;
- diabetes;
- a disorder of the thyroid gland;
- psoriasis; or
- liver or kidney disease.
The use of betaxolol during pregnancy can cause harm to an unborn baby, or cause heart or lung problems in a newborn. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you become pregnant while using this medicine.
Betaxolol can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Betaxolol is not approved for use in anyone under 18 years of age.
How should I take betaxolol?
Follow all instructions on the label of your prescription. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts, or for longer than recommended.
It may take up to 2 weeks before your blood pressure improves.
Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Betaxolol may be only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, and taking other medications. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.
This medicine may cause unusual results in certain medical tests. Tell any doctor, dentist, or ophthalmologist who treats you that you are using betaxolol.
You should not suddenly stop using betaxolol. Follow your doctor's instructions on how to decrease your dose gradually and limit physical activity for a short time.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
What happens if I stop taking a dose?
Take the dose you stopped taking as soon as you remember. Skip the dose you stopped taking if it is almost time for the next one. Do not take more medicine to reach the dose you stopped taking.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
An overdose can cause slow heartbeats, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, or low blood sugar (headache, hunger, irritability, feeling anxious or shaky).
What should I avoid while taking betaxolol?
This medicine may impair your thoughts or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery before knowing how this medicine will affect you.
Drinking alcohol with betaxolol can cause side effects.
1.Carteolol (ocupress)
11. Metipranolol HCI (Optipranolol)
111. Betaxolol (Betoptic)
A) 1only
B)111 only***
C)1 and 11 only
D) 11 and 111 only
E) 1, 11 and 111
----------------------------
What is betaxolol?
Betaxolol is a beta blocker. Beta blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through the arteries and veins).
Betaxolol is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Betaxolol can also be used for purposes not mentioned in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about betaxolol?
You should not use betaxolol if you have a serious heart condition such as "AV block" (2nd or 3rd grade), uncontrolled heart failure, slow heartbeats that caused you to faint, or if your heart cannot pump blood properly.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking betaxolol?
You should not use betaxolol if you are allergic to it, or if you have a serious heart condition, such as:
- "AV block" (2nd or 3rd grade);
- uncontrolled heart failure;
- slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint; or
- If your heart cannot pump blood properly.
To make sure betaxolol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- asthma, bronchitis, emphysema;
- angina (chest pain), congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease;
- diabetes;
- a disorder of the thyroid gland;
- psoriasis; or
- liver or kidney disease.
The use of betaxolol during pregnancy can cause harm to an unborn baby, or cause heart or lung problems in a newborn. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you become pregnant while using this medicine.
Betaxolol can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Betaxolol is not approved for use in anyone under 18 years of age.
How should I take betaxolol?
Follow all instructions on the label of your prescription. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts, or for longer than recommended.
It may take up to 2 weeks before your blood pressure improves.
Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Betaxolol may be only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, and taking other medications. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.
This medicine may cause unusual results in certain medical tests. Tell any doctor, dentist, or ophthalmologist who treats you that you are using betaxolol.
You should not suddenly stop using betaxolol. Follow your doctor's instructions on how to decrease your dose gradually and limit physical activity for a short time.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
What happens if I stop taking a dose?
Take the dose you stopped taking as soon as you remember. Skip the dose you stopped taking if it is almost time for the next one. Do not take more medicine to reach the dose you stopped taking.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
An overdose can cause slow heartbeats, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, or low blood sugar (headache, hunger, irritability, feeling anxious or shaky).
What should I avoid while taking betaxolol?
This medicine may impair your thoughts or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery before knowing how this medicine will affect you.
Drinking alcohol with betaxolol can cause side effects.
What are the possible side effects of betaxolol?
Seek emergency medical attention if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor immediately if you have:
- shortness of breath when breathing (even when the activity is mild), swelling or rapid weight gain;
- slow or irregular heartbeats;
- feeling faint, like you are going to faint; or
- Lupus-like syndrome - joint pain or swelling with fever, swollen glands, sore muscles, chest pain, vomiting, unusual thoughts or behavior, patchy skin color.
Slow heartbeats may occur more likely in older adults.
Common side effects may include:
- slow heartbeat;
- headache, dizziness;
- feeling weak or tired;
- Stomach ache; or
- decreased sexual desire, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
This list does not mention all the side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice related to side effects. You can report side effects by calling the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect betaxolol?
Tell your doctor all the medicines you use, and any that you start or stop using, especially:
- digoxin, digitalis;
- a diuretic or "pill to remove water";
- other beta blockers, including medicine for asthma or other respiratory disorders, or eye drops used to treat glaucoma; or
- any other medications for the heart or blood pressure.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with betaxolol, including medicines obtained with or without a prescription, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions appear in this medication guide.
Where can i get more information?
- Your pharmacist can give you more information about betaxolol.
- Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the condition for which it was prescribed.
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