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Pindolol |
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- Description - |
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Pindolol, a type of medication known as a beta blocker, is usedin the treatment of high blood pressure. It is effective alone orcombined with other high blood pressure medications, particularlywith a thiazide-type diuretic. Beta blockers decrease the force andrate of heart contractions. |
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Abdominal discomfort,chest pain,difficult or labored breathing,dizziness,fatigue,joint pain,muscle pain or cramps,nausea,nervousness,strange dreams,swelling due to fluid retention,tingling or pins and needles,trouble sleeping,weakness |
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Airway-opening drugs such as Proventil and Ventolin
Blood pressure drugs such as reserpine
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Epinephrine (EpiPen)
Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
Insulin or oral antidiabetic agents such as Micronase
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Motrin
Ritodrine (Yutopar)
Theophylline (Theo-Dur, others)
Thioridazine (Mellaril)
Verapamil (Calan, Verelan)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Bristol-Myers Squibb |
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PO Box 4500 |
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Princeton, NJ 08540-4500 |
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USA |
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