Kerlone (Betaxolol Hydrochloride) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

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May 27, 2012

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Angina facts

Angina is one of many causes of chest pain.
Angina is chest pain that is a result of inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle.
Angina can be caused by coronary artery disease or spasm of the coronary arteries.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), exercise stress test, stress echocardiography, stress thallium, and cardiac catheterization are important in the diagnosis of angina.
Treatment of angina includes rest, medications, angioplasty, and/or coronary artery bypass surgery.

Introduction to angina

Angina is one of the serious causes of chest pain. “Angina” is an abbreviation of angina pectoris, a Latin term for “squeezing of the chest.” Chest pain is a common symptom caused by many different conditions. Some causes require prompt medical attention, such as angina, heart attack, blood clots i...

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PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients, especially those with evidence of coronary artery insufficiency, should be warned against interruption or discontinuation of Kerlone (betaxolol hydrochloride) therapy without the physician's advice.

Although cardiac failure rarely occurs in appropriately selected patients, patients being treated with beta-adrenergic blocking agents should be advised to consult a physician at the first sign or symptom of failure.

Patients should know how they react to this medicine before they operate automobiles and machinery or engage in other tasks requiring alertness. Patients should contact their physician if any difficulty in breathing occurs, and before surgery of any type. Patients should inform their physicians, ophthalmologists, or dentists that they are taking Kerlone (betaxolol hydrochloride) . Patients with diabetes should be warned that beta-blockers may mask tachycardia occurring with hypoglycemia.

Last reviewed on RxList: 7/28/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.