name: Rx Penbutolol 
also known as: Rx Levatol 
also see: Beta Blockers 
description: Adult Dosing

High Blood Pressure 10-20 mg PO qd to max 80 mg PO qd

Str. 20 mg

Glossary Rx Terms 
signs & symptoms: Contraindications/Cautions
sinus bradycardia
AV block, severe
cardiac insufficiency
avoid abrupt withdrawal
caution if COPD, diabetes

Serious Reactions
congestive heart failure

Common Reactions
headache
dizziness
chest pain
limb pain
dyspepsia
fatigue
nausea
diarrhea
URI
sweating
asthenia
cough
dyspnea
insomnia

Pregnancy Class: C
Lactation: Unsafe
Metabolism: liver
Excretion: urine
DEA: not controlled
Mechanism of Action: non-selective beta blocker 

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Last updated 3/29/2003


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