Dosing Guidlines for Adults

Drug Detail for Adult Drugs


Betaxolol

Antihypertensive and Cardiovascular Agents

Antihypertensive Drugs

Beta-Blockers


General Toxicity Notes
Blood pressure is the best guide to dose and interval. Hyperkalemia in ESRD.
Excreted Unchanged %
80-90
Half-Life (NormalESRD) hours
15-20/30-35
Plasma Protein Binding %
45-60
Volume of Distribution L/kg
5-10
Dose for Normal Renal Function
20 mg q24h
Second Dose
Adjustment for Renal Failure Method
D
Adjustment for Renal Failure GFR, mL/min >50 [Recommended Level]
100% [D]
Adjustment for Renal Failure GFR, mL/min 10-50 [Recommended Level]
100% [D]
Adjustment for Renal Failure GFR, mL/min <10 [Recommended Level]
50% [D]
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: IHD
IHD: None
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: PD
PD: None
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: CRRT
CRRT: Dose for GFR 10-50, titrate, [D]
References
Frishman WH, Tepper D, Lazar EJ, Behrman D. Betaxolol: a new long-acting beta 1-selective adrenergic blocker. J Clin Pharmacol. 1990; 30: 686-92. [PMID: 2205635]
Toxicity Notes