oxprenolol extended-release-oral (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions: lung problems (e.g., asthma, bronchospasm, pulmonary hypertension), heart problems (e.g., bradycardia, heart failure). Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver problems, chest pain (angina), eye problems, thyroid disorders, diabetes, any planned surgeries, any allergies. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Therefore, breast-feeding while using this medication is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: digoxin, quinidine, amiodarone, adrenalin-like drugs (e.g., ephedrine, pseudoephedrine), clonidine, anti-diabetes medicine (e.g., glyburide, insulin, metformin), cimetidine, indomethacin, guanethidine, reserpine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), certain migraine drugs (e.g., ergot alkaloids such as ergotamine). Tell your doctor if you take any drugs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives, tranquilizers), anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine, morphine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine or tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, topiramate), muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products. This drug is not recommended for use with certain injectable calcium channel blockers (e.g., diltiazem, verapamil). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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