ABSTRACT

Trade names: Beloc-Zoc; Betaloc; Betazok; Kenaprol; Lopressor (Novartis); Mycol; Prolaken; Ritmolol; Seloken-Zok; Selozok; Toprol XL (AstraZeneca) Indications: Hypertension, angina pectoris Category: Adrenergic beta-receptor agonist; Antiarrhythmic class II Half-life: 3-4 hours Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with: clonidine, epinephrine, propoxyphene, telithromycin, verapamil