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===Common===
===Common===
*bradycardia
*hypotension
*fatigue
*dizziness
*cold extremities
*depression
*dyspnea
*hypotension, orthostatic
*leg pain
*bronchospasm
*lightheadedness
*lethargy
*diarrhea
*nausea
*vertigo
*drowsiness


==Pharmacology==
==Pharmacology==

Revision as of 22:25, 26 June 2015

General

  • Type: Beta blocker
  • Dosage Forms: PO
  • Common Trade Names: Tenormin

Adult Dosing

Pediatric Dosing

Special Populations

  • Pregnancy Rating:
  • Lactation:
  • Renal Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric
  • Hepatic Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

  • CHF
  • bradycardia, severe
  • heart block
  • angina exacerbation if abrupt D/C
  • MI if abrupt D/C
  • ventricular arrhythmia during tx and if abrupt D/C
  • Raynaud phenomenon
  • bronchospasm
  • hypersensitivity rxn
  • lupus erythematosus

Common

  • bradycardia
  • hypotension
  • fatigue
  • dizziness
  • cold extremities
  • depression
  • dyspnea
  • hypotension, orthostatic
  • leg pain
  • bronchospasm
  • lightheadedness
  • lethargy
  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • vertigo
  • drowsiness

Pharmacology

  • Half-life: 6-7h
  • Metabolism: CYP450
  • Excretion: urine 40-50%, feces 50%
  • Mechanism of Action: selectively antagonizes beta-1 adrenergic receptors

See Also

Sources