Betaxolol

Betaxolol: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

Overview

• Betaxolol is a beta-1 selective beta-blocker that decreases aqueous humour production via beta-adrenoreceptor blockade in the ciliary body.

Uses of Betaxolol

• Management of glaucoma.
• It can be used alone or in combination with other topical glaucoma drugs, such as a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.
• Betaxolol can be used in the prophylactic management of glaucoma in the other eye of dogs with unilateral primary closed-angle glaucoma.

Dose of Betaxolol in Dogs and Cats

Dogs:

1 drop per eye q12h.

Cats:

No information available.

Side Effects of Betaxolol in Dogs and Cats

• Miosis, conjunctival hyperemia and local irritation.

Contraindications of Betaxolol in Dogs and Cats

• Avoid in uncontrolled heart failure and asthma.

Some Notes:

• Additive adverse effects may develop if given concurrently with oral beta-blockers.
• Prolonged atrioventricular conduction times may result if used with calcium antagonists or digoxin.