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Application

Betaxolol hydrochloride has been used as a β1 blocking agent:for the preparation of crystals of (R,S)-betaxolol (BE-IV).to treat mammalian cells prior cell stimulation experiments.to study the solid structure of metoprolol.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Betaxolol hydrochloride has the ability to block calcium channels. Betaxolol is a selective β1 adrenoreceptor antagonist. It has neuroprotective effects on retinal neurons.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Alcon. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

This compound is featured on the β-Adrenoceptors page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Packaging

10, 50 mg in glass bottle