Indications:
Used to treat Angina and Hypertension; Lowers risk of death after heart attack
Dosage:
Adult – 25 to 200 mg (maximum) daily in divided doses
Mechanism of Action:
beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation
Side Effects:
Bradycardia, dizziness, fatigue, and cold extremities
Molecular Structure:
Reference:
Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics – 24th Edition, R.S. Sartoskar
www.reference.medscape.com
www.drugs.com/drug_information.html
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