Pindolol And Clopamide
Therapeutic Group
Beta Blocking AgentIndication Dosage
Essential Hypertension:
- Adult: Initially 1 Tablet Daily For 2-3 Weeks, Increased If Necessary To 2 Tablets Once Daily, Dose To Be Taken In The Morning; Maximum 3 Tablets Per Day
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Tab: Pindolol 10mg, Clopamide 5mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
- Non Cardioselective Beta-blocker
- Thiazide
Contra Indications
- 2nd Or 3rd Degree Av Block (without Pacemaker), Severe Bradycardia, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Un-controlled Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease, Hypotension, Metabolic Acidosis, Untreated Pheochromocytoma, Severe Asthma Or Copd.
Precautions
- 2nd Or 3rd Degree Av Block (without Pacemaker), Severe Bradycardia, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Un-controlled Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease, Hypotension, Metabolic Acidosis, Untreated Pheochromocytoma, Severe Asthma Or Copd.
Lactation
- Not Recommended.
Side Effects
- Cardiovascular Effects Including Bradycardia
- Postural Hypotension
- Depression
- Oedema
- Increased Av Block
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Cold Extremities
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Gi Upset
- Sleep And Cns Disturbances
- Skin Reactions
- Fatigue
- Paraesthesia
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthralgia
- Myopathy
- Altered Blood Sugar Haematology And Lipid Levels. Withdraw If Unexplained Dry Eyes Or Rash. Rarely
- Heart Failure
- Dyspnea
- Bronchospasm
- Hyperuricaemia
- Gout
- Hyperglycaemia
- Hypercholesterolaemia
- Pancreatitis
- Blood Dyscrasias
- Hypersensitivity Reactions