Betaxolol Other names: Betaxolol hydrochloride
Chemical formula: C₁₈H₂₉NO₃ Molecular mass: 307.428 g/mol PubChem compound: 2369
Active ingredient description
Betaxolol is a cardioselective Beta1 receptor blocker which, when applied topically to the eye, lowers intraocular pressure. It is thought to produce this effect by reducing the rate of production of aqueous humour.
Medicine classification
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
|---|---|---|
| C07AB05 | Betaxolol | C Cardiovascular system → C07 Beta blocking agents → C07A Beta blocking agents → C07AB Beta blocking agents, selective |
| S01ED02 | Betaxolol | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01E Antiglaucoma preparations and miotics → S01ED Beta blocking agents |
Product monographs
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETOPTIC Eye drops, suspension | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) |
Medicines
Betaxolol is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)
Croatia (HR)
Cyprus (CY)
Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)Germany (DE)Hong Kong (HK)Japan (JP)Lithuania (LT)
Malta (MT)Mexico (MX)
Netherlands (NL)
New Zealand (NZ)
Nigeria (NG)Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)
Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
Tunisia (TN)Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)
United States (US)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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