What is Betoptic S
BetaxololThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryA drug that blocks certain hormones in the body to help treat heart conditions. It does not have any properties that mimic the hormones it blocks.
Kerloneis the brand name
Betoptic S 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 S Affects PatientsBetaxolol is a drug that blocks certain hormones from impacting the heart and blood pressure. It is used to treat high blood pressure, arrhythmias, coronary heart disease, and glaucoma, as well as to reduce the risk of cardiac events in heart failure patients. This drug prevents hormones from causing the heart to beat faster and the blood pressure to rise, making it useful for conditions when the heart is deprived of oxygen. It also stops the release of a hormone from the kidneys that causes the blood vessels to constrict. Betaxolol is not known to have any dangerous side effects.
How Betoptic S works in the bodyBetaxolol works by blocking messages sent by catecholamine hormones to the heart and blood vessels. This reduces the rate of your heart, lowers blood pressure, and can cause drowsiness. It can also prevent bronchial muscles from contracting, reducing symptoms of asthma.
When to interrupt dosage
The amount of Betoptic S is contingent upon the indicated state, including Glaucoma, Open-Angle, Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) and Betoptic. The dosage fluctuates depending on the method of delivery (e.g. Kit or Tablet, coated) recorded in the below table.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Betoptic
0.25 %, 2.8 mg/mL, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 0.5 %, 5.6 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL
Kit, Tablet, coated, Suspension, , Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Kit - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension / drops, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Hypertensive disease
0.25 %, 2.8 mg/mL, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 0.5 %, 5.6 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL
Kit, Tablet, coated, Suspension, , Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Kit - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension / drops, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
0.25 %, 2.8 mg/mL, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 0.5 %, 5.6 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL
Kit, Tablet, coated, Suspension, , Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Kit - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension / drops, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP)
0.25 %, 2.8 mg/mL, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 0.5 %, 5.6 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL
Kit, Tablet, coated, Suspension, , Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Kit - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension / drops, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Ocular Hypertension
0.25 %, 2.8 mg/mL, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 0.5 %, 5.6 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL
Kit, Tablet, coated, Suspension, , Ophthalmic, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Solution / drops, Kit - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension / drops, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, Liquid - Ophthalmic
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Betoptic S.Common Betoptic S 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 S Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe toxic dose of betaxolol for mice is 350-400mg/kg and for rats is 860-980mg/kg. Symptoms of an overdose include a slow heart rate, heart failure, low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, and low blood sugar.
Betoptic S Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Betoptic S?
49 active studies are underway to investigate the potential of Betoptic S in reducing Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP), Betoptic and Hypertensive disease.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Hypertensive disease
22 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4
Ocular Hypertension
19 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4
Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP)
0 Actively Recruiting
Betoptic
0 Actively Recruiting
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
10 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3
Betoptic S Reviews: What are patients saying about Betoptic S?
5Patient Review
1/2/2009 Betoptic S was prescribed to me after laser surgery did not completely correct my narrow angle glaucoma.
4Patient Review
5/5/2014 I haven't experienced any negative side effects from this medication, which is great because other glaucoma eye drops have really bothered me in the past.
Patient Q&A Section about betoptic s
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is Betoptic s preservative free?
"BETOPTIC SUSPENSION SINGLE DOSE will go bad if it is not used immediately after opening, so do not try to save it for later. Throw away the single dose dispenser after you have used it."
Answered by AI
What is Betoptic s used for?
"This medication is used to lower high pressure inside the eye, which is caused by glaucoma or other eye diseases. If left untreated, high pressure inside the eye can lead to blindness. This medication can be used alone or in combination with other medications."
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What are the side effects of Betoptic eye drops?
"If you experience any sort of temporary discomfort in your eye, such as stinging, watery/dry/itchy/red eyes, blurred vision, feeling as if something is in the eye, headache, trouble sleeping, or dizziness, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately."
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What is the difference between Betoptic and Betoptic s?
"When you put either Betoptic Eye Drops 0.5% or Betoptic S Eye Drops 0.25% in your eye, it will reduce intraocular pressure, whether or not you have glaucoma."
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