| Stereochemistry | ABSOLUTE |
| Molecular Formula | C18H29NO3.ClH |
| Molecular Weight | 343.889 |
| Optical Activity | UNSPECIFIED |
| Defined Stereocenters | 1 / 1 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
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Cl.CC(C)NC[C@H](O)COC1=CC=C(CCOCC2CC2)C=C1
InChI
InChIKey=CHDPSNLJFOQTRK-LMOVPXPDSA-N
InChI=1S/C18H29NO3.ClH/c1-14(2)19-11-17(20)13-22-18-7-5-15(6-8-18)9-10-21-12-16-3-4-16;/h5-8,14,16-17,19-20H,3-4,9-13H2,1-2H3;1H/t17-;/m0./s1
BETAXON™ is a trade name for levobetaxolol hydrochloride ophthalmic suspension 0.5%, which is indicated for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The brand name Betaxon is discontinued in USA, but generic versions may be available. Levobetaxolol is a cardioselective (beta-1¬ adrenergic) receptor-blocking agent that does not have significant membrane-stabilizing (local anesthetic) activity and is devoid of intrinsic sympathomimetic action. Animal studies suggest levobetaxolol (S-isomer) is the more active enantiomer of betaxolol (racemate).
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The recommended dose is one drop of BETAXON™ (levobetaxolol hydrochloride
ophthalmic suspension) 0.5% in the affected eye(s) twice daily. In some patients, the intraocular pressure lowering responses to BETAXONTM Ophthalmic Suspension may require a few weeks to stabilize.
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