Kerlone is a prescription medication available for the treatment of high blood pressure. This article on the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of the drug, explains how it works, and offers dosing information for this medicine.
Common side effects of Kerlone include insomnia, joint pain, and diarrhea. This eMedTV page lists other common side effects, explains which problems may require medical attention, and also lists rare but possible side effects of this drug.
Kerlone helps lower blood pressure levels in adults with high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource explains how this medication works, lists common off-label uses of Kerlone, and discusses the use of this drug in children and teens.
The usual starting dosage of Kerlone for the treatment of high blood pressure is 10 mg once a day. This eMedTV Web page offers more dosing information on this product, including tips and precautions for using it.
Medicines that may cause drug interactions with Kerlone include epinephrine, digoxin, and NSAIDs. This eMedTV segment provides a more detailed list of drugs that may cause interactions and describes the potential effects of these interactions.
If your have angina, talk to your doctor before using Kerlone. This eMedTV page lists other conditions you should tell your doctor about before taking this drug. Warnings and precautions on who should not use Kerlone are also included in this article.
Kerlone (betaxolol) is currently available in both brand-name and generic form. This part of the eMedTV library lists the various strengths available for generic Kerlone and explains whether these generic products are as good as brand-name Kerlone.
