Levatol (oral)

Levatol (oral)

Levatol (oral)

Uses for Levatol

This medicine is a beta blocker. It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, such as the heart. This causes the heart to beat slower and blood pressure to drop. When blood pressure is lowered, the amount of blood and oxygen reaching the heart increases.

This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.

Before using Levatol

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

No appropriate studies have been conducted on the relationship between age and the effects of penbutolol in children and adolescents. Safety and effectiveness have not been established.

geriatrics

Studies conducted to date have not shown any geriatric-specific problems that would limit the benefit of penbutolol in the elderly. However, older patients are at higher risk of age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and dose adjustment in patients receiving penbutolol.

Breastfeeding

There are insufficient studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this drug while breast-feeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. If you are taking this medicine, it is particularly important that your doctor knows whether you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions were selected for their potential significance and are not necessarily exhaustive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not usually recommended but may be necessary in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both medicines.

• Albuterol
• Ceritinib
• Clonidin
• Crizotinib
• Darunavir
• Diltiazem
• Dronedaron
• Adrenalin
• Fenoldopam
• Fexinidazol
• Fingolimod
• Formoterol
• Indacaterol
• Iobenguane I 131
• Iohexol
• Lacosamid
• Levalbuterol
• Olodaterol
• Oxymetazolin
• Ponesimod
• Rivastigmin
• Salmeterol
• Siponimod
• Terbutalin
• Verapamil
• Vilanterol

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may result in an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both medicines may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both medicines.

• Acarbose
• Aceclofenac
• Acemetacin
• Acetyldigoxin
• Albiglutid
• Alfuzosin
• Alogliptin
• Amtolmetin Guacil
• Aspirin
• Bromfenac
• Bufexamac
• Bunazosin
• Canagliflozin
• Celecoxib
• Chlorpropamid
• Cholinsalicylat
• Clonixin
• Dapagliflozin
• Deslanosid
• Dexibuprofen
• Dexketoprofen
• Diclofenac
• Diflunisal
• Digitoxin
• Digoxin
• Dipyron
• Doxazosin
• Droxicam
• Dulaglutid
• Empagliflozin
• Ertugliflozin
• Etodolac
• Etofenamat
• Etoricoxib
• Exenatid
• Felbinac
• Fenoprofen
• Fepradinol
• Feprazon
• Floctafenin
• Flufenaminsäure
• Flurbiprofen
• Glimepirid
• Glipizid
• Glyburid
• Ibuprofen
• Indomethacin
• Insulin Aspart, rekombinant
• Insulin Degludec
• Insulin Detemir
• Insulin Glargin, rekombinant
• Insulin Glulisin
• Insulin menschlich inhaliert
• Insulin Human Isophan (NPH)
• Insulin Human Regular
• Insulin Lispro, rekombinant
• Ketoprofen
• Ketorolac
• Lidocain
• Linagliptin
• Liraglutid
• Lixisenatid
• Lornoxicam
• Loxoprofen
• Lumiracoxib
• Meclofenamat
• Mefenaminsäure
• Meloxicam
• Metformin
• Methyldigoxin
• Miglitol
• Morniflumate
• Moxisylyt
• Nabumeton
• Naproxen
• Nateglinid
• Nepafenac
• Nifluminsäure
• Nimesulid
• Nimesulid Beta Cyclodextrin
• Oxaprozin
• Oxyphenbutazon
• Parecoxib
• Phenoxybenzamin
• Phentolamin
• Phenylbutazon
• Piketoprofen
• Pioglitazon
• Piroxicam
• Pramlintide
• Pranoprofen
• Prazosin
• Proglumetacin
• Propyphenazon
• Proquazone
• Repaglinid
• Rofecoxib
• Rosiglitazon
• Salicylsäure
• Salsalat
• Saxagliptin
• Sitagliptin
• Natriumsalicylat
• Johanniskraut
• Sulindac
• Tamsulosin
• Tenoxicam
• Terazosin
• Tiaprofensäure
• Tolazamid
• Tolbutamid
• Tolfenaminsäure
• Tolmetin
• Trimazosin
• Urapidil
• Valdecoxib
• Vildagliptin

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or near food or consumption of certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. Discuss using your medicine with food, alcohol or tobacco with your doctor.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Anaphylaktische Reaktion (schwerwiegend), Vorgeschichte: Kann das Risiko für wiederholte anaphylaktische Reaktionen erhöhen.

• Angina pectoris (starke Brustschmerzen) oder
• Herzinfarkt, kürzlich oder
• Herzinsuffizienz, Geschichte von oder
• Herz- oder Blutgefäßerkrankungen (z. B. koronare Herzkrankheit) – Mit Vorsicht anwenden. Kann diese Bedingungen verschlimmern.

• Asthma bzw
• Bradykardie (langsamer Herzschlag) oder
• Kardiogener Schock (Schock durch Herzinfarkt) oder
• Herzblockade – Sollte bei Patienten mit diesen Erkrankungen nicht angewendet werden.

• Diabetes bzw
• Hyperthyreose (Schilddrüsenüberfunktion) oder
• Hypoglykämie (niedriger Blutzucker) – kann einige Anzeichen und Symptome dieser Krankheiten verdecken, wie z. B. einen schnellen Herzschlag.

• Nierenerkrankung – Mit Vorsicht verwenden. Die Wirkung kann durch die langsamere Entfernung aus dem Körper verstärkt werden.

• Lungenerkrankungen (z. B. Bronchitis, Emphysem) – Mit Vorsicht anwenden. Kann bei Patienten mit dieser Erkrankung zu Atembeschwerden führen.

Correct use of Levatol

In addition to using this medicine, treating your high blood pressure may include controlling your weight and changing the types of foods you eat, especially foods high in sodium (salt). Your doctor will tell you which of these are most important for you. Before changing your diet, you should consult your doctor.

Many patients with high blood pressure don't notice any signs of the problem. In fact, many may feel normal. It is very important that you take your medicine exactly as directed and keep your appointments with your doctor, even if you feel well.

Remember that this medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help control it. If you expect your blood pressure to decrease and decrease, you must continue taking it as directed. You may need to take medication for high blood pressure for the rest of your life. If left untreated, high blood pressure can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease.

You can take this medicine with or without food.

dosage

The dose of this medicine is different for different patients. Follow your doctor's instructions or the label directions. The following information includes average doses of this medicine only. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to.

The amount of medicine you take depends on the strength of the medicine. In addition, the number of doses you take each day, the time between doses, and how long you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• Für orale Darreichungsform (Tabletten):
  • Bei Bluthochdruck:
    • Erwachsene – zunächst 20 Milligramm (mg) einmal täglich. Ihr Arzt kann Ihre Dosis bei Bedarf erhöhen.
    • Kinder – Anwendung und Dosis müssen von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt werden.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Protect from freezing.

Keep away from children.

Do not keep medications that are outdated or no longer needed.

Ask your doctor how to throw away medicines you don't use.

Precautions when using Levatol

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for any unwanted side effects.

This medicine may cause heart failure in some patients. Stop using this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you have chest pain or discomfort. dilated neck veins; extreme fatigue; irregular breathing; an irregular heartbeat; Shortness of breath; swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs; weight gain; or panting.

Do not stop or stop taking this medicine without first consulting your doctor. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you take before stopping it completely. Some medical conditions may worsen if the medicine is suddenly stopped, which can be dangerous.

This medicine can cause a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor immediately if you have a rash. Itching; Hoarseness; difficulty breathing; difficulty swallowing; or swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while using this medicine.

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. Do not stop taking this medication before surgery without your doctor's approval.

This medicine may cause changes in your blood sugar levels. This medicine may also cause signs of low blood sugar, such as: B. a rapid pulse. Consult your doctor if you have these problems or if you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests.

Do not take any other medicines unless you have discussed this with your doctor. This includes both prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medications and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Side effects of Levatol

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, medical attention may be required if they occur.

Consult your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

• Brustschmerzen
• schwieriges oder erschwertes Atmen
• vermehrtes Schwitzen
• Schmerzen in den Gliedmaßen
• Kurzatmigkeit
• Engegefühl in der Brust
• keuchend

Incident not known

• Druckgefühl im Unterleib oder Magen
• Bauch- oder Magenschmerzen, meist nach dem Essen
• schwarzer, teeriger Stuhl
• Blut im Urin
• blutige Nase
• Blut im Stuhl
• Verstopfung
• Husten oder Heiserkeit
• Durchfall
• Fieber mit oder ohne Schüttelfrost oder Halsschmerzen
• allgemeines Gefühl von Müdigkeit oder Schwäche
• stärkere Menstruationsperioden
• Schmerzen im unteren Rücken oder an der Seite
• Brechreiz
• schmerzhaftes oder schwieriges Wasserlassen
• Punktgenaue rote Flecken auf der Haut
• rektale Blutung
• Hautausschlag
• Halsentzündung
• Wunden, Geschwüre oder weiße Flecken auf den Lippen oder im Mund
• ungewöhnliche Blutungen oder Blutergüsse
• ungewöhnliche Müdigkeit oder Schwäche
• Erbrechen
• Verschlechterung des Herzblocks

Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your doctor may also be able to give you ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have any questions, contact your doctor:

Symptoms of overdose

• Verschwommene Sicht
• Brustschmerzen oder Unwohlsein
• Verwirrung
• Schwierigkeiten beim Atmen
• erweiterte Halsvenen
• Schwindel, Ohnmacht oder Benommenheit beim plötzlichen Aufstehen aus einer liegenden oder sitzenden Position
• extreme Müdigkeit
• unregelmäßige Atmung
• lautes Atmen
• langsamer oder unregelmäßiger Herzschlag
• Schwitzen
• Schwellung von Gesicht, Fingern, Füßen oder Unterschenkeln
• Gewichtszunahme

Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your doctor may also be able to give you ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have any questions, contact your doctor:

More common

• Kopfschmerzen

Less common

• Saurer oder saurer Magen
• Aufstoßen
• Körperschmerzen oder Schmerzen
• Schüttelfrost
• Schwierigkeiten beim Atmen
• verstopfte Ohren
• Fieber
• Sodbrennen
• Verdauungsstörungen
• Mangel oder Verlust der Kraft
• Verlust der Stimme
• verstopfte Nase
• Brechreiz
• laufende Nase
• Schlaflosigkeit
• niesen
• Halsentzündung
• Magenbeschwerden, Magenverstimmung oder Schmerzen
• Schlafstörungen
• nicht schlafen können

Rarely

• Vermindertes Interesse am Geschlechtsverkehr
• Unfähigkeit, eine Erektion zu haben oder aufrechtzuerhalten
• Verlust der sexuellen Fähigkeiten, des Verlangens, des Antriebs oder der Leistung

Incident not known

• Weinen
• vermindertes Bewusstsein oder Reaktionsfähigkeit
• Depersonalisierung
• Dysphorie
• Euphorie
• Haarausfall oder Haarausfall
• Gedächtnisverlust
• mentale Depression
• Nachahmung von Sprache oder Bewegungen
• Mutismus
• Negativismus
• Schmerzen im Penis bei der Erektion
• Paranoia
• eigenartige Haltungen oder Bewegungen, Manierismen oder Grimassen
• schnell reagieren oder emotional überreagieren
• schnell wechselnde Stimmungen
• gerötete Haut
• starke Schläfrigkeit
• Hautausschlag

Some patients may also experience other side effects not listed. If you notice other side effects, contact your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• Levatol

Pharmacological class: Penbutolol

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