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Betaxolol occurs as selective beta1 receptor blocker used in the treatment of hypertension and glaucoma. Existence selective for betaOne receptors, it occasionally has fewer systemic side results than non-selective beta-blockers, e.g., non inducing bronchospasm (mediated by betaTwo receptors) rather Timolol. Betaxolol besides shows greater affininty for betaOne receptors than Metoprolol.

Trade name(s): Betoptic; Betoptic S

Betopic
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Kerlone
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MedlinePlus: Betaxolol Ophthalmic
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MedlinePlus: Beta-adrenergic Blocking Agents (Systemic)
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