PINDOLOL

Overview

PINDOLOL is a Schedule H drug.
Pindolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).It slows down the heart rate and decreases the amount of blood it pumps out.

Usage

PINDOLOL is generally used to treat: Hypertension
PINDOLOL can address symptoms like: Irregular Heartbeat, Chest Pain, Fever, Head Headache, Dizziness, Shortness Of Breath

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • You should not use pindolol if you have asthma, or if you have a serious heart condition such as AV block.
  • You should not use pindolol if you are allergic to it.Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
  • Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well.
  • Do not stop using pindolol suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
  • Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
  • The Pindolol may affect your blood sugar and cover up the symptoms of low blood sugar if you have diabetes.
  • Pindolol may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid the use of tobacco.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PINDOLOL over-dosage can result in: Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Shortness Of Breath, Dizziness, Eyes Blurred Vision

Common Side-Effects

PINDOLOL : Itchy Skin, Insomnia, Muscle Cramp, Dizziness, Difficulty Sleeping, Fatigue (tiredness), Chest Pain, Labored Breathing, Shortness Of Breath, Wheezing, Head Headache, Nervousness, Nausea, Abdomen Discomfort, Frightening Dreams, Weakness (generalized)

Serious Side-Effects

PINDOLOL : Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Heart Failure, Vision Problems, Face Swelling, Feet Swelling, Hands Swelling, Ankles Swelling, Mood Swings, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

PINDOLOL : Skin Rash, Neck Veins Bulging, Decreased Urination, Pounding Heart (pulse), Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Weight Gain, Hallucinations, Difficulty Breathing

Food Interactions

Using pindolol together with multivitamin with minerals may decrease the effects of pindolol. Separate the administration times of pindolol and multivitamin with minerals by at least 2 hours.

Disease Interactions

PINDOLOL can interfere with: Asthma, COPD, Heart Block, Hypotension, Sinus Node Disease, Congestive Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Allergy, PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease), Acute Liver Failure, Glaucoma, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperthyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Psoriasis, Heart Arrhythmias, Acute Renal Failure, Prinzmetal’s Variant Angina

Technical Classification

PINDOLOL is categorized as: NON-CARDIOSELECTIVE BETA BLOCKERS / BETA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PINDOLOL as Ingredient

VISKEN 10MG TABPINDOLOL 10.0 MG