Is the active ingredient in the medication.
Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
Treatment of openangle glaucoma
Betrex Eye Drops 5ml (Betaxolol) is a beta-blocker that works by blocking the effects of adrenaline (epinephrine) on the heart and blood vessels. This helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the pressure inside the eye.
Store betaxolol at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
The dosage of betaxolol will vary depending on your condition and your doctor's instructions.
Betaxolol is usually taken once a day, either in the morning or evening.
It is important to take betaxolol exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not stop taking betaxolol without talking to your doctor.
Common side effects of betaxolol include: headache, dizziness, fatigue, slow heart rate, and shortness of breath.
Serious side effects of betaxolol are rare but can include: low blood pressure, heart failure, and asthma.
Betaxolol can interact with alcohol and may increase the risk of side effects. It is important to avoid alcohol while taking betaxolol.
Betaxolol may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how betaxolol affects you.
Betaxolol should not be used during pregnancy without first consulting your doctor.
The safety and efficacy of betaxolol in children have not been established.
Betaxolol should be used with caution in people with kidney disease.
Betaxolol should be used with caution in people with liver disease.
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/betaxolol.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure-medication/art-20048127
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions/glaucoma
