Betaxolol Ophthalmic

161 interactions 395 cited references
Also sold as: Betoptic® Betoptic® S
About Betaxolol Ophthalmic

Ophthalmic betaxolol is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. Betaxolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by decreasing the pressure in the eye. Read the full Betaxolol Ophthalmic drug information page →

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS · Updated Aug 10, 2026 · Editorial policy · Data sources

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Betaxolol Ophthalmic Atazanavir Reyataz An increased risk of PR interval prolongation Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Bromfenac Bromsite Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Bufexamac Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Bunazosin An exaggerated hypotensive response to the first dose of the alpha blocker Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Canagliflozin Invokana Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia; decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Carbimazole Altered metabolism of the beta-adrenergic blocker Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Celecoxib Celebrex Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Chlorpropamide Diabinese® Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia; decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Choline Salicylate Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Clonixin Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Dapagliflozin Farxiga Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia; decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Deslanoside Increased risk of bradycardia and possible digitalis glycoside toxicity Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Dexibuprofen Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Dexketoprofen Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Diclofenac Aleve Arthritis Pain Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Diflunisal Dolobid Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Digitoxin Increased risk of bradycardia and possible digitalis glycoside toxicity Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Digoxin Cardoxin® Increased risk of bradycardia and possible digitalis glycoside toxicity Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Dipyrone Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Doxazosin Cardura An exaggerated hypotensive response to the first dose of the alpha blocker Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Droxicam Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Dulaglutide Trulicity Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia; decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Empagliflozin Glyxambi® (as a combination product containing Empagliflozin and Linagliptin) Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia; decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Ertugliflozin Steglatro Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia; decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Etodolac Lodine Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Etofenamate Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Etoricoxib Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Etrasimod Velsipity May increase the risk of transient decrease in heart rate Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Exenatide Bydureon Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia; decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Felbinac Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Fenoprofen Fenopron Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Fepradinol Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Feprazone Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Floctafenine Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Flufenamic Acid Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Flurbiprofen Ansaid Reduced antihypertensive effect Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Glimepiride Amaryl Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia; decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Glipizide Glucotrol Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia; decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Glucagon A transient increase in pulse and blood pressure Details Betaxolol Ophthalmic Glyburide DiaBeta® Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia; decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia Details

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