Drug reference
Hypertension ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 5 mg 2–3 times a day, alternatively 15 mg once daily, doses to be increased as required at weekly intervals; maintenance 15–30 mg daily; continued → maximum 45 mg per day Angina ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 2.5–5 mg up to 3 times a day Cardiovascular system
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→Appendix 1: beta blockers, non-selective
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Agranulocytosis. arrhythmia. arthralgia. constipation. cutaneous lupus erythematosus. diabetes mellitus. dry mouth. dyspepsia. gastrointestinal disorders . glycosuria. hyperglycaemia. hyperhidrosis. hyperpyrexia . hypoglycaemia. hypoglycaemia masked. keratoconjunctivitis. muscle complaints. myasthenia gravis. psychosis. sexual dysfunction. skin reactions. thrombocytopenia. thyrotoxicosis masked. toxic epidermal necrolysis. tremor. vasculitis necrotising. vision blurred
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May adversely affect renal function in severe impairment—manufacturer advises avoid.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Tablet CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 8 ▶Pindolol (Non-proprietary) Pindolol 5 mg Pindolol 5mg tablets | 100 tablet P £15.00 DT = £8.22 eiiii F 159
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Initially 5 mg 2–3 times a day, alternatively
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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2.5–5 mg up to 3 times a day
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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