Betoptic

Glaucoma, Hypertensive disease, Ocular Hypertension + 2 more

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Betoptic

What is Betoptic

Betaxolol

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

A medication that blocks the activity of a certain type of hormone in the heart, without providing any additional effects.

Kerlone

is the brand name

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Betoptic Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Kerlone

Betaxolol

1989

19

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Betaxolol, also known as Kerlone, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses such as Hypertensive disease .

Hypertensive disease

Helps manage High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Effectiveness

How Betoptic Affects Patients

Betaxolol is a drug that blocks certain receptors in the heart, which reduces the heart rate and blood pressure. It is used to treat high blood pressure, heart arrhythmias, coronary heart disease, glaucoma, and to prevent non-fatal cardiac events in patients with heart failure. Betaxolol also stops the release of a hormone made by the kidneys that causes blood vessels to constrict. It is a type of fat-soluble drug and does not stimulate the heart or stabilize cell membranes.

How Betoptic works in the body

Betaxolol works by blocking the effects of certain hormones that speed up your heart rate and widen your blood vessels. This helps to lower your heart rate, blood pressure, and may cause a drop in blood pressure when you stand up. It can also block hormones in your bronchial muscles, which can lead to narrowing of the airways.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Betoptic is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Glaucoma, Open-Angle, Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) and Betoptic. The extent of dosage is subject to the technique of administration (e.g. Kit or Tablet, coated) featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Glaucoma

, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 5.6 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 2.8 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Kit, Kit - Ophthalmic

Hypertensive disease

, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 5.6 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 2.8 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Kit, Kit - Ophthalmic

Ocular Hypertension

, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 5.6 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 2.8 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Kit, Kit - Ophthalmic

Glaucoma, Open-Angle

, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 5.6 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 2.8 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Kit, Kit - Ophthalmic

Betoptic

, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 5.6 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 2.8 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Kit, Kit - Ophthalmic

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Betoptic.

Common Betoptic Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine can be decreased when used in combination with Betaxolol.

4-Methoxyamphetamine

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of 4-Methoxyamphetamine can be decreased when used in combination with Betaxolol.

Abediterol

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of Abediterol can be decreased when used in combination with Betaxolol.

Adrafinil

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of Adrafinil can be decreased when used in combination with Betaxolol.

Agrostis gigantea pollen

Major

The risk of a hypersensitivity reaction to Agrostis gigantea pollen is increased when it is combined with Betaxolol.

Betoptic Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lethal dose of betaxolol in mice is 350 to 400 mg/kg and 860 to 980 mg/kg in rats. Overdosing on this drug may result in slow heart rate, heart failure, low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, and low blood sugar.

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Betoptic Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Betoptic?

49 active research projects are in progress to assess the potential of Betoptic to reduce Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP), Betoptic and Hypertensive ailments.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Ocular Hypertension

11 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4

Glaucoma

0 Actively Recruiting

Glaucoma, Open-Angle

35 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Betoptic

0 Actively Recruiting

Hypertensive disease

27 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3

Patient Q&A Section about betoptic

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Betoptic used for?

"The drug Betoptic is typically used to lower intraocular pressure in patients suffering from ocular hypertension or chronic open angle glaucoma. The recommended dosage is one drop in the affected eye(s), twice per day. Betoptic is not recommended for use in children."

Answered by AI

What is the difference between Betoptic and Betoptic s?

"Betoptic Eye Drops 0.5% and Betoptic S Eye Drops 0.25% can be used to reduce high intraocular pressure, as well as normal intraocular pressure, even if the patient does not have glaucoma."

Answered by AI

What drug class is Betoptic?

"Betaxolol decreases the amount of fluid produced by the eye. It is classified as a beta blocker."

Answered by AI

What is the generic name for Betoptic?

"Betaxolol, the generic version of Betoptic S, may be significantly cheaper compared to the brand version."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Betoptic

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Food is Medicine for High Blood Pressure and Obesity

Any Age
All Sexes
Chicago, IL

The goal of this clinical trial is to treat both hypertension and obesity in adults using a food is medicine framework. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to FIM+DASH or usual-care control. The 24-week trial includes a 12-week FIM+DASH intervention followed by a 12-week maintenance period and leverages existing partnerships with community-based organizations for home food delivery and culinary skill-skill building. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1) What is the effect of FIM+DASH vs. usual care control on blood pressure? (2) What is the effect of FIM+DASH vs. usual care control on DASH diet adherence (diet quality), body weight, and waist circumference? (3) How to identify factors associated with the sustainability and scalability of FIM+DASH in real-world settings?

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Miles Square Health Center Chicago (+3 Sites)

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Cuffless PPG Monitor for High Blood Pressure

18+
All Sexes
Miami, FL

This study aims to validate the accuracy and reliability of blood pressure (BP) estimates obtained over 24 hours using a PPG-based chest-patch device compared to the gold standard ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) method using an upper arm cuff-based oscillometric BP device, in both hypertensive and normotensive individuals referred by their provider to undergo a 24-hours ABPM for clinical indication. The Awake/Asleep test, which is the primary test recommended for automated wearable cuffless BP devices that are cuff-calibrated (based on the 2023 European Society of Hypertension (ESH) recommendations for the validation of cuffless blood pressure measuring devices), will be conducted in this study. The secondary aim of the study is to assess the feasibility and convenience of the PPG-based device.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

U Health (+1 Sites)

Ziad Zoghby, M.D., M.B.A.

Biobeat Technologies Ltd.

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Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for Glaucoma

18+
All Sexes
Elkridge, MD

The goal of this clinical trial is to to evaluate how well Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) lowers eye pressure in eyes of adult, non-Caucasian participants with primary open angle glaucoma. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the washed out eye pressure (eye pressure when not on any glaucoma medications) of participants 6 months after the Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) procedure compared to the washed out eye pressure of participants prior to the DSLT procedure. Participants will: Undergo the DSLT procedure in one or both eyes and visit the clinic 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after the procedure to have their vision and eye pressure measured.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Select Eye Care

Select Eye Care

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