betaxolol hydrochloride - Medication Listings

Betaxolol hydrochloride is a ß 1 -selective (cardioselective) adrenergic receptor blocking agent available as 10-mg and 20-mg tablets for oral administration. Betaxolol hydrochloride is chemically described as 2-propanol, 1- [4-[2-(cyclopropylmethoxy) ethyl] phenoxy]-3-[(1-methylethyl) amino]-, hydrochloride, (±)-. It has the following chemical structure: Each tablet for oral administration contains 10 mg or 20 mg of betaxolol hydrochloride equivalent to 8.94 mg or 17.88 mg of betaxolol respectively. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients, hypromellose, anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid and titanium dioxide. Betaxolol hydrochloride is a water-soluble white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C 18 H 29 NO 3 •HCl and a molecular weight of 343.9. It is freely soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform, and methanol, and has a pKa of 9.4. Chemical Structure

Betaxolol Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution contains betaxolol hydrochloride, a cardioselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent, in a sterile isotonic solution. Betaxolol hydrochloride is a white, crystalline powder, soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 343.89. The chemical structure is presented below: Empirical Formula: C 18 H 29 NO 3 •HCl Chemical Name: (±)-1-[p-[2-(Cyclopropylmethoxy)ethyl]phenoxy]-3-(isopropylamino)-2-propanol hydrochloride. Each mL contains: Active: 5.6 mg betaxolol hydrochloride equivalent to betaxolol base 5 mg. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: edetate disodium, purified water, sodium chloride, with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH). chemical