Pindolol

Generic name: Pindolol
Brand names: Visken
Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class: Non-cardioselective beta blockers

Usage of Pindolol

Pindolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Pindolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Pindolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Pindolol side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Pindolol may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain;

slow or uneven heartbeats;

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or

unusual changes in mood or behavior.

Common side effects of pindolol may include:

dizziness;

muscle or joint pain;

sleep problems (insomnia); or

feeling tired.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Pindolol

You should not use pindolol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

asthma;

"AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree);

uncontrolled heart failure;

slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint; or

if your heart cannot pump blood properly.

To make sure pindolol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

bronchitis, emphysema;

angina (chest pain), congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease;

diabetes;

a thyroid disorder;

depression; or

liver or kidney disease.

It is not known whether pindolol will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Pindolol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Pindolol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Pindolol

Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension:

Initial dose: 5 mg orally 2 times a dayTitration: The dose may be adjusted in increments of 10 mg per day every 3 to 4 weeks Maximum dose: 60 mg per day Comments:-This drug may be taken with or without food.-This drug may be given alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.-Antihypertensive response usually occurs within the first week of treatment.-Maximal response may take 2 weeks or longer. Use: For the management of hypertension as a single agent or concomitantly with other antihypertensive agents, particularly with a thiazide-type diuretic

Warnings

You should not use pindolol if you have asthma, or if you have a serious heart condition such as "AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree), uncontrolled heart failure, slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint, or if your heart cannot pump blood properly.

What other drugs will affect Pindolol

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

digoxin, digitalis;

insulin or oral diabetes medicine; or

other blood pressure medications.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with pindolol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

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