Therapeutic Classification: antihypertensives, vascular headache suppressants
Pharmacologic Classification: beta blockers
REMS
Absorption: Well absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution: Enters breast milk.
Half-Life: 34 hr.
(cardiovascular effects)
ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
---|---|---|---|
PO | unknown | 12 hr* | 1224 hr |
*After single dose, full effect is not seen until several wk of therapy.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: HF, ARRHYTHMIAS, BRADYCARDIA, orthostatic hypotension, peripheral vasoconstriction, PULMONARY EDEMA
Derm: itching, rashes
EENT: blurred vision, dry eyes, nasal stuffiness
Endo: hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia
GI: constipation, diarrhea, nausea
GU: erectile dysfunction, ↓libido
MS: arthralgia, back pain, muscle cramps
Neuro: fatigue, weakness, anxiety, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, memory loss, mental status changes, nervousness, nightmares, paresthesia
Resp: bronchospasm, wheezing
Misc: ANAPHYLAXIS (RARE)
Drug-drug:
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