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Penbutolol sulfate
Penbutolol sulfate (Levatol)
Penbutolol sulfate
(pen-
BYOU-toe-lohl)
Pregnancy Category: C
Levatol
(Rx)
Classification:
Beta-adrenergic blocking agent
See Also:
See also
Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents
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Action/Kinetics:
Has both beta-1- and beta-2-receptor blocking activity. It has no membrane-stabilizing activity but does possess minimal intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. High lipid solubility.
t
1/2: 5 hr. 80%-98% protein bound. Metabolized in the liver and excreted through the urine.
Uses:
Mild to moderate arterial hypertension.
Contraindications:
Bronchial asthma or bronchospasms, including severe COPD.
Special Concerns:
Dosage has not been established in children. Geriatric clients may manifest increased or decreased sensitivity to the usual adult dose.
How Supplied:
Tablet: 20 mg
Dosage
?Tablets
Hypertension.
Initial: 20 mg/day either alone or with other antihypertensive agents.
Maintenance: Same as initial dose. Doses greater than 40 mg/day do not result in a greater antihypertensive effect. |
