Oxprenolol
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Oxprenolol is a non selective beta blocker with some intrinsic sympathomimetic activity.It is used in treatment of Angina Pectoris and abormal heart rhythms.
Indications
Oxprenolol is primarily indicated in conditions like Angina pectoris, Arrhythmias, Hypertension.
Contraindications
Oxprenolol is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy,Asthma,Bradycardia,Hypotension.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Oxprenolol, which give rise to further complications include Hallucinations, Fever, Bleeding, Chest pain.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Oxprenolol include Convulsions, Fainting.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Oxprenolol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Anxiety, Confusion, Skin rash, Light headedness.
Warnings
Oxprenolol may mask symptoms of hypoglycemia so diabetic patients should check their blood sugar. Tell your doctor about oxprenolol use before taking anesthesia. Use with caution in patients with allergy,hyperthyroidism,kidney and liver diseases.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
20 mg (20 (20)) 8 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Oxprenolol was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.