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Betoptic S®
(betaxolol hydrochloride) Ophthalmic Suspension 0.25% as Base, Sterile Topical Ophthalmic Drops

DRUG DESCRIPTION

BETOPTIC S® Ophthalmic Suspension 0.25% contains betaxolol hydrochloride, a cardioselective beta-adrenergic receptor inhibitor, in a sterile resin suspension formulation. Betaxolol hydrochloride is a white, crystalline powder, with a molecular weight of 343.89. The chemical structure is presented below.

Betoptic S® (betaxolol hydrochloride ophthalmic suspension) Structural Formula Illustration

Empirical Formula:

C18H29NO3•HCl

Chemical Name:

(±)-1-[p-[2-(cyclopropylmethoxy)ethyl]phenoxy]­3-(isopropylamino)-2-propanol hydrochloride.

Each mL of BETOPTIC S® Ophthalmic

Suspension 0.25% contains: Active: betaxolol HCl 2.8 mg equivalent to 2.5 mg of betaxolol base. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactive(s): Mannitol, Poly(Styrene-Divinyl Benzene) sulfonic acid, Carbomer 934P, edetate disodium, hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH) and purified water.

BETOPTIC S® Ophthalmic Suspension 0.25% has a pH of approximately 7.6 and an osmolality of approximately 290 mOsmol/kg.

Brand Name: Betoptic S
Generic Name: Betaxolol Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Suspension

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