Penbutolol: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Functions & Usage

What is the drug Penbutolol used for?

Penbutolol (Levatol) is a medicine to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This medicine is used with or without other medicines.

This drug belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers. These drugs work by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in the body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and heart load.

Lowering blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney disorders.

What are the rules for using Penbutolol?

Take this medication with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor.

Dosage is based on medical condition and response to therapy. Use this medicine regularly for maximum benefits. To help you remember, it is important to continue treatment even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure don't feel sick. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefits of this drug.

Tell the doctor if the condition worsens (for example, blood pressure remains high or increases).

How to store Penbutolol?

Store the medicine at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom and freeze medication. Different brands of drugs may have different storage methods. Check the product box for instructions on how to store it, or ask the pharmacist. Stay away from children and pets.

It is forbidden to flush the medicine in the toilet or throw it into the drain if not told to. Properly discard this product if it is past the deadline or is no longer needed. Consult a pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more in-depth details on how to safely dispose of the product.

Precautions & Warnings

What should be considered before using the drug Penbutolol?

Before deciding to use this drug, consider the risks and benefits. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this drug, the following should be considered:

Allergy

Tell your doctor if you have had any unusual or allergic reactions to this medicine or any other medicines. Also, tell your healthcare professional if you have any other type of allergies, for example to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the product label or packaging carefully.

Children

Adequate studies have not been carried out on the relationship of age to the effects of penbutolol in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been determined.

Elderly

The adequate studies that have been conducted to date have not shown specific problems in the elderly that will limit the benefits of penbutolol in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dosage of patients receiving penbutolol.

Is Penbutolol safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are not sufficient studies in women to determine risk when using this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication. This medicine is included in the pregnancy risk category C. (A = No risk, B = No risk in some studies, C = Possible risk, D = There is positive evidence of risk, X = Contraindicated, N = Unknown)

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of Penbutolol?

Get emergency medical help if you experience any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience serious side effects such as:

• Slow or irregular heartbeat
• The breath feels short, even if it doesn't exert much energy
• Swelling, weight gain very fast
• Feel like passing out

Milder side effects may include:

• Headache
• Feel tired
• Dizzy
• Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain
• Reduced sexual appetite
• Flu symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug Interactions

What drugs can interfere with the drug Penbutolol?

Using this medication with the medicines below is usually not recommended, but may be needed in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or the length of time you take one or both drugs.

• Albuterol
• Amiodarone
• Arformoterol
• Bambuterol
• Clenbuterol
• Clonidine
• Colterol
• Crizotinib
• Diltiazem
• Dronedarone
• Epinephrine
• Fenoldopam
• Phenoterol
• Fingolimod
• Formoterol
• Hexoprenaline
• Indacaterol
• Isoetharine
• Lacosamide
• Levalbuterol
• Metaproterenol
• Olodaterol
• Pirbuterol
• Procaterol
• Reproterol
• Ritodrine
• Salmeterol
• Terbutaline
• Tretoquinol
• Tulobuterol
• Verapamil
• Vilanterol

Using this medication with the medicines below may increase your risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or the length of time you take one or both drugs.

• Acarbose
• Aceclofenac
• Acemetacin
• Acetohexamide
• Acetyldigoxin
• Alfuzosin
• Amlodipine
• Amtolmetin Guacil
• Arbutamine
• Aspirin
• Benfluorex
• Bromfenac
• Bufexamac
• Bunazosin
• Celecoxib
• Chlorpropamide
• Choline Salicylate
• Clonixin
• Deslanoside
• Dexibuprofen
• Dexketoprofen
• Diclofenac
• Dislunisal
• Digitoxin
• Digoxin
• Dipyrone
• Doxazosin
• Etodolac
• Etofenamate
• Etoricoxib
• Felbinac
• Felodipine
• Fenoprofen
• Fepradinol
• Feprazone
• Floctafenine
• Flufenamic Acid
• Flurbiprofen
• Gliclazide
• Glimepiride
• Glipizide
• Gliquidone
• Glyburide
• Guar Gum
• Ibuprofen
• Ibuprofen Lysine
• Indomethacin
• Insulin
• Aspart Insulin, Recombinant
• Glulisine Insulin
• Lyspro Insulin, Recombinant
• Ketoprofen
• Ketorolac
• Lacidipine
• Lercanidipine
• Lidocaine
• Lornoxicam
• Loxoprofen
• Lumiracoxib
• Manidipine
• Meclofenamate
• Mefenamic Acid
• Meloxicam
• Metformin
• Metildigoxin
• Mibefradil
• Miglitol
• Morniflumate
• Moxisylyte
• Nabumetone
• Naproxen
• Nepafenac
• Nicardipine
• Nifedipine
• Niflumic Acid
• Nilvadipine
• Nimesulide
• Nimodipine
• Nisoldipine
• Nitrendipine
• Oxaprozin
• Oxyphenbutazone
• Parecoxib
• Levatol
• Phentolamine
• Phenylbutazone
• Piketoprofen
• Piroxicam
• Pranidipine
• Pranoprofen
• Prazosin
• Proglumetacin
• Propyphenazone
• Proquazone
• Repaglinide
• Rofecoxib
• Salicylic Acid
• Salsalate
• Sodium Salicylate
• St. John's Wort
• Sulindac
• Tamsulosin
• Tenoxicam
• Terazosin
• Tiaprofenic Acid
• Tolazamide
• Tolbutamide
• Tolfenamic Acid
• Tolmetin
• Trimazosin
• Troglitazone
• Urapidil
• Valdecoxib

Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the Penbutolol drug?

Certain drugs cannot be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs may also cause interactions. Discuss with a healthcare professional about using drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Penbutolol?

The presence of other medical disorders may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Anaphylaxis reaction (severe), history - may increase the risk of repeated anaphylaxis reactions
• Angina (severe shortness of breath)
• Heart attack, recent
• Heart failure, history
• Heart or blood vessel disease (eg coronary artery disease) - use with caution. May aggravate the condition
• Asthma
• Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
• Cardiogenic shock (shock from a heart attack)
• Heart congestion - should not be used in patients with this condition
• Diabetes
• Hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid)
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) - may mask the signs and symptoms of the disease, such as a fast heartbeat.
• Kidney disease - use with caution. Side effects may increase because the removal of the drug from the body is slower.
• Lung diseases (eg bronchitis, emphysema) - use with caution. It may cause breathing difficulties in patients with this condition.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of Penbutolol for adults?

Usual adult dosage for the prevention of angina pectoris

Initial dose: 20 mg orally once a day.

Rule dosage: 20-40 mg orally once a day.

Usual adult dosage for hypertension

Initial dose: 20 mg orally once a day.

Rule dosage: 20-40 mg orally once a day.

What is the dose of the drug Penbutolol for children?

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established (less than 18 years).

In what dosages and preparations is Penbutolol available?

Levatol tablets (penbutolol sulfate) 20 mg in capsules, covered in a membrane, yellow tablets printed on both sides and black with “SP 22” on one side.

What to do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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