Betaxon
DRUG DESCRIPTION
BETAXON™ (levobetaxolol hydrochloride ophthalmic suspension) 0.5% contains levobetaxolol hydrochloride, a cardioselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent, in a sterile resin suspension formulation. Levobetaxolol hydrochloride is a white, crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 343.89.
Empirical Formula: C 18 H 29 NO 3 ·HCl
Chemical Name:
(S)-1-[p-[2-(cyclopropylmethoxy)ethyl]phenoxy]-3-(isopropylamino)-2-propanol hydrochloride.
Each mL of BETAXON™ (levobetaxolol hydrochloride ophthalmic suspension) 0.5% contains:
Active: levobetaxolol HCl 5.6 mg equivalent to 5.0 mg of levobetaxolol free base.
Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: mannitol, poly(styrene-divinyl benzene) sulfonic acid, Carbomer 974P, boric acid, N-lauroylsarcosine, edetate disodium, hydrochloric acid or tromethamine (to adjust pH) and purified water. It has a pH of 5.5 to 7.5 and an osmolality of 260 to 340 mOsm per kg.
Generic Name: Levobetaxolol
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