Kerlone

Glaucoma, Hypertensive disease, Ocular Hypertension + 2 more

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Kerlone

What is Kerlone

Betaxolol

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

A cardioselective beta-blocker medication that does not activate any of the beta receptors in the body.

Kerlone

is the brand name

Kerlone 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 Kerlone Affects Patients

Betaxolol is a type of drug used to treat a range of conditions, including high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, coronary heart disease, glaucoma, and heart failure. It works by blocking certain receptors that would usually increase the heart rate and blood pressure, as well as the amount of oxygen the heart needs. Betaxolol can also prevent the release of a hormone produced by the kidneys that causes the blood vessels to narrow. This drug does not have any stimulating effects or properties that help stabilize cell membranes.

How Kerlone works in the body

Betaxolol works by blocking the effects of catecholamines on certain receptors in the heart and blood vessels. This causes the heart rate to slow down, as well as reducing blood pressure both systoically and diastically. In some cases, it can also cause reflex orthostatic hypotension. It can also block beta(2)-adrenergic receptors in the bronchi and blood vessels, which can cause bronchospasm.

When to interrupt dosage

The amount of Kerlone is contingent upon the diagnosed state, including Glaucoma, Open-Angle, Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) and Betoptic. The measure of dosage is contingent upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Kit or Tablet, coated) featured in the chart below.

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 Kerlone.

Common Kerlone 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.

Kerlone Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic level of betaxolol in mice is between 350-400mg/kg and 860-980mg/kg in rats. Signs of overdose include slow heartbeat, congestive heart failure, low blood pressure, asthma attacks, and low blood sugar levels.

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

49 active investigations are assessing the potential of Kerlone to reduce Increased Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) and to serve as a treatment for Betoptic and Hypertensive disease.

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

Kerlone Reviews: What are patients saying about Kerlone?

5

Patient Review

1/22/2009

Kerlone for High Blood Pressure

Kerlone has really helped me manage my MVP over the years. The only downside is that I need such a small dose (5mg) that I have to cut the pills in half.

5

Patient Review

12/26/2009

Kerlone for High Blood Pressure

I'd been taking this medicine for around 15 years with great results, but then I was informed by Medco that it had been recalled and was no longer available. When I called Rite Aid to double check, they confirmed the recall. No reason was given by either company.

5

Patient Review

5/26/2010

Kerlone for High Blood Pressure

I've been taking this medication for 15 years to help manage my blood pressure. It's been working great, and I only need to take a small dose (5 mg)

5

Patient Review

10/12/2007

Kerlone for High Blood Pressure

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Patient Q&A Section about kerlone

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

Is kerlone discontinued?

"The drug Kerlone, which is used to treat hypertension, has been discontinued in the United States. However, generic forms of the drug may still be available."

Answered by AI

What is kerlone used for?

"This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Betaxolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers."

Answered by AI

Is kerlone a beta adrenergic blocking agent?

"Kerlone is a β1-selective (cardioselective) adrenergic receptor blocking agent that mainly acts to stabilize membranes and has no intrinsic sympathomimetic (partial agonist) activity."

Answered by AI

What is betaxolol hydrochloride used for?

"This medicine is used to treat increased pressure in the eye that is caused by open-angle glaucoma or a condition called ocular (eye) hypertension."

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Clinical Trials for Kerlone

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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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Dietary Interventions for Hypertension

18+
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

Natriuretic peptides (NPs) are hormones produced by the heart and play an important role in maintaining cardiovascular health and have favorable metabolic benefits. Low NP levels are associated with an increased likelihood of the development of cardiometabolic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. NP levels are known to be highly heritable, with up to half of the differences in NP levels being explained by genetics. The investigators aim to describe the genetic architecture of NPs by examining the genetic variants associated with NPs, and generate and validate a polygenic score (PGS) for NPs. The investigators will use this NP PGS to examine the association of genetically determined NP levels with cardiometabolic and cardiovascular outcomes. The investigators will conduct a genotype-guided physiological clinical trial that aims to assess the genetic factors affecting NP levels and their impact on blood pressure and NP response to saline infusion, high-salt diet, and low-salt diet. These findings will help support personal medicine approaches to lower the increasing burden of hypertension in the United States.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Pankaj Arora, MD, FAHA

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