General Information on Visken
Visken is prescribed to high blood pressure patients. It helps lower blood pressure by reducing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels. The generic name of this drug is Pindolol. It falls under a category of drugs referred to as beta blockers.
Visken is administered orally. The drug comes in the form of oral tablets, which are available in the following strengths- Visken 5 mg and 10 mg. The nonmedical ingredients used in Visken are: microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, pregelatinized starch, and colloidal silicon dioxide.
Side effects of Visken
Before you buy Visken, discuss the risks and benefits of this drug with your doctor. Also share your medical history with your doctor. You may need to undergo certain tests to ensure that the medication is safe for you, or you may require a dosage adjustment if you have/have had:
- Low blood pressure
- Depression
- Emphysema or bronchitis
- Coronary heart disease
- Thyroid disorder
You should not use Visken if:
- You are hypersensitive to Pindolol
- You have 2nd or 3rd degree heart blockage
- You have heart failure
- You have an abnormally low heart rate
The following serious side effects have been reported by some patients on Visken:
- Swelling in the feet or ankles
- Cold feeling in the feet and hands
- Fainting
- Uneven heartbeat
- Depression
Less severe side effects associated with this drug may include:
- Tired feeling
- Nervousness
- Reduced sex drive
- Anxiety
Visken is listed as a pregnancy category B drug. It is expected to be safe for a developing fetus. However, it is recommended that you consult a doctor before you buy Visken during pregnancy.
Dosage of Visken
The dosage of this oral anti-hypertension drug should be personalized and depends on the:
- Patient’s condition
- Patient’s medical history
- Patient’s tolerance and response to Visken
- Other drugs the patient is taking
The recommended starting dose is Visken 5 mg twice a day. Your doctor may ask you to take Visken alone or with other anti-hypersensitive drugs. If a suitable dip in blood pressure does not occur within 4 weeks, the dosage may be gradually increased until an optimal response or a daily dosage of Visken 60 mg is not achieved. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose of 60 mg.
Usually, Visken is just a part of a comprehensive blood pressure management program that generally includes diet, regular monitoring of blood pressure, weight management, and regular exercise. The other aspects of your blood pressure management program are as important as your medication. It is necessary that you maintain a healthy diet, reduce weight if you are overweight or obese, exercise regularly, and monitor your blood pressure regularly.
Interactions
Certain drugs may interact with Visken. You must inform your physician if you are taking any of the following:
- Albuterol, theophylline, bitolterol, pirbuterol, terbutaline, metaproterenol, and other drugs used for the treatment of breathing disorders such as asthma
- Insulin
- Oral diabetes medicines
- Digoxin
The possibility of other drugs interacting with Visken cannot be ruled out. Before you buy Visken online, inform your doctor in advance about all the other medicines you are taking, including all non-prescription and herbal medicines,.
