Blocadren is a prescribed drug used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV page covers possible uses, such as treating high blood pressure and preventing heart attacks, as well as general precautions.
Some common Blocadren side effects include nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. This page of the eMedTV Web site also offers a list of serious side effects that may require medical attention, such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, or rapid weight gain.
Treatment for high blood pressure and migraines are among the approved uses for Blocadren. As this eMedTV resource explains, the drug can also help improve survival after a heart attack. Off-label uses for the medication are also discussed.
Your dose of Blocadren will be based on several factors, such as other medications you are taking. This eMedTV Web page lists general dosing guidelines for treating various conditions and offers tips on when and how to safely use Blodacren.
This eMedTV page provides a list of medicines that may interact negatively with Blocadren, including digoxin, reserpine, and epinephrine. Drug interactions with Blocadren can lead to serious complications, such as dangerously low blood pressure.
You should not take Blocadren if you have asthma or severe heart failure. This eMedTV article offers other important precautions and warnings with Blocadren, including more information on who should not take the drug and possible side effects.
This eMedTV page discusses generic Blocadren, which is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and is available in three strengths. The generic form is sold under the name Timolol Maleate tablets and is equivalent to brand-name Blocadren.
