- See:
Class II Agents
- Discussion:
- for
HTN,
MI,
angina pectoris;
beta blocking agent;
-
HTN dose:
- 100mg PO qd in single or divided doses; may increase dosage q1-2 weeks until desired response;
- usual range is 100-450mg/day;
-
angina:
- 100mg PO qd in 2 divided doses initially, increased prn at weekly intervals;
- max dose: 400 mg/day;
- acute
MI: 5mg IV bolus at 2min intervals 3times (total 15mg IV), then 25-50mg PO q6hr x 48hr, then 100mg PO bid;
-
contraindications:
-
heart block greater than first degree;
- sinus
bradycardia,
- cardiogenic shock, CHF;
