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How to Take Pindolol and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Jan 27, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended initial dose is 5 mg two times per day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with asthma, heart failure, shock, heart block and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Pindolol

This medication is a beta blocker, prescribed for hypertension.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Pindolol

Visken (15mg) | Visken (15 mg) | Visken (10mg) | Visken

International :

Pinadol, Visken

Last Updated on Jan 27, 2023

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