Pindolol

Generic name: pindolol [ PIN-doe-lol ]
Brand name: Visken
Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Non-cardioselective beta blockers

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 30, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is pindolol?

Pindolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Pindolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Pindolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use pindolol if you have asthma, or if you have a serious heart condition such as "AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree), uncontrolled heart failure, slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint, or if your heart cannot pump blood properly.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use pindolol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• asthma;

• "AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree);

• uncontrolled heart failure;

• slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint; or

• if your heart cannot pump blood properly.

To make sure pindolol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• bronchitis, emphysema;

• angina (chest pain), congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease;

• diabetes;

• a thyroid disorder;

• depression; or

• liver or kidney disease.

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